priesthoods

noun

plural of priesthood
as in aristocracies
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

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  1. societies
  2. elites
  3. elect
  4. best
Noun
  • Linguistic diversity is not a good acquired at no expense to the societies that have chosen it (or been forced to choose it) over homogeneity.
    — Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • Storms smash into cities, disease shuts down whole societies, and millions of humans migrate across the globe.
    — Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
Definition of societies
Noun
  • Interesting, the report also suggests London is looking like a relative bargain to global elites.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 July 2026
  • Instead, future elites often improve slowly, explore diverse interests before specializing, and don't always stand out as children.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of elites
Noun
  • Veleria Levy, representative-elect for northeast Charlotte’s state House District 99, testified against Duke’s original proposal this spring.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026
  • According to attorney Justin Smith, who is here today to represent mayor-elect Erickson, the board will begin the morning with ballots considered by the resolution board on Election Night.
    — Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 8 July 2026
Definition of elect
Noun
  • Atwell, the 26-year-old five-year veteran, has modest career bests of 67 receptions (2023), 562 yards (2024), and three touchdowns (2023).
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2026
  • Mahrez is retiring from international soccer as a five-time Premier League winner and one of Africa's bests.
    — Juliana Kim, NPR, 6 July 2026
Definition of best
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