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Synonyms & Antonyms of priesthood
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
- a gathering of Mafia dons that was in effect a convocation of the nation's priesthood of organized crime
Synonyms for priesthood
- A-list,
- aristocracy,
- best,
- choice,
- corps d'elite,
- cream,
- crème de la crème,
- elect,
- elite,
- fat,
- flower,
- illuminati,
- pick,
- pink,
- pride,
- prime,
- royalty,
- upper crust
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“Priesthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priesthood. Accessed 26 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of priesthood was before the 12th century
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