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celestial hierarchy

noun

Definition of celestial hierarchy

: a traditional hierarchy of angels ranked from lowest to highest into the following nine orders: angels, archangels, principalities, powers, virtues, dominions, thrones, cherubim, and seraphim

First Known Use of celestial hierarchy

1768

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Zen, antinomian, avatar, gnosticism, illuminati, ineffable, karma, koan, mantra

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