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sacerdotalrelating to priests or the priesthood; priestly

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to priests or the priesthood; priestly

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsæsərˈdoʊtəl/

Korean meaning: 사제의, 성직자의, 제사장의

Korean pronunciation: 새-서-도-털 (강세: 도)

Example Sentences

  • The new priest was so nervous about his sacerdotal responsibilities that he accidentally blessed the coffee machine.
  • His sacerdotal training prepared him for many things, but not for dealing with a church mouse invasion.
  • The sacerdotal hierarchy within the church determines the order of religious ceremonies.

sacerdotal

ADJECTIVE

//ˌsæsərˈdoʊtəl//

relating to priests or the priesthood; priestly

sacerdotal concept
💡 Concept

Priest performing sacred ritual ceremony

sacerdotal rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

His sacerdotal duties blend with anecdotal moments at the hotel

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌsæsərˈdoʊtəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌsæsəˈdəʊtəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootsacerdot
Suffix--al

Origin

라틴어 'sacerdos(사제)'에서 유래되었습니다. 'sacer(신성한)'와 'dos(주는 자)'가 결합되어 '신성한 것을 주는 자', 즉 사제를 의미하게 되었습니다.

🎵Rhyme

anecdotaltotalhotel
anecdotal
total
hotel

🔗Collocations

sacerdotal authority
sacerdotal duties
sacerdotal vestments
sacerdotal office
sacerdotal tradition

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The new priest was so nervous about his sacerdotal responsibilities that he accidentally blessed the coffee machine.

😄 Fun example

His sacerdotal training prepared him for many things, but not for dealing with a church mouse invasion.

The sacerdotal hierarchy within the church determines the order of religious ceremonies.

She studied the sacerdotal practices of ancient civilizations for her thesis.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

priestlyclericalministerialpastoralecclesiastical

Antonyms

secularlayprofane

Related

clergypriesthoodordinationecclesiasticdivine

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