priesthood
intermediateB2/ˈpriːst.hʊd/ · priest-hood
The office or position of a priest; the collective body of priests.
Meanings
The office or position of a priest; the collective body of priests.
ایک پادری کا عہدہ یا مقام؛ پادریوں کا مجموعہ۔
روحانیات
roohaniyat
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- priesthood of all believers
- Roman Catholic priesthood
- Anglican priesthood
Example Sentences
She aspired to the priesthood, hoping to serve her community.
اس نے روحانیات کی خواہش کی، اپنی کمیونٹی کی خدمت کرنے کی امید میں۔
Us ne roohaniyat ki khwahish ki, apni community ki khidmat karne ki umeed mein.
The priesthood requires a deep commitment to faith and service.
روحانیات کے لیے ایمان اور خدمت کے لیے گہرے عزم کی ضرورت ہوتی ہے۔
Roohaniyat ke liye imaan aur khidmat ke liye gehre azm ki zarurat hoti hai.
Throughout history, the priesthood has played a pivotal role in religious communities.
تاریخ کے دوران، روحانیات نے مذہبی کمیونٹیوں میں ایک اہم کردار ادا کیا ہے۔
Tareekh ke dauran, roohaniyat ne mazhabi communities mein ek aham kirdar ada kiya hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'priesthood' as the 'hood' that covers the duties of a priest.
Imagine a priest in a place of worship, leading a congregation.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دین و دنیا کا جس کو ہوڑ یرا، وہی ہے پادریوں کا مقدس فخر
Deen o duniya ka jis ko hoda ira, wahi hai padriyon ka muqaddas fakhr
He who has the essence of both religion and world is the sacred pride of the priests.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پادری خود تو روزہ رکھتا ہے مگر دوسروں سے نہیں رکھواتا۔
Padri khud to rozah rakhta hai magar doosron se nahin rakhwata.
A priest keeps the fast himself but does not impose it on others.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "prēosthād" — the office or position of a priest
First known use: 15th century
The term evolved from the Old English 'prēost' meaning priest, combined with 'hād' meaning condition or state.