Priested: meaning, definitions and examples

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priested

 

[ ˈpriːstɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

religious role

The term 'priested' refers to the state of being ordained as a priest in various religious denominations. This usually involves a formal ceremony that marks the individual's commitment to serve the spiritual needs of a community. A priested individual typically has the authority to perform religious rites, lead worship, and provide counsel. The use of the term can also imply a deeper engagement in spiritual matters, embodying values and duties expected of a priest.

Synonyms

clergyman, ordained, spiritual leader.

Examples of usage

  • He has been priested for over a decade.
  • They were priested during a special ceremony.
  • She is a priested member of her congregation.

Translations

Translations of the word "priested" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sacerdote

🇮🇳 पादरी

🇩🇪 Priester

🇮🇩 pastor

🇺🇦 священик

🇵🇱 kapłan

🇯🇵 神父

🇫🇷 prêtre

🇪🇸 sacerdote

🇹🇷 papaz

🇰🇷 사제

🇸🇦 كاهن

🇨🇿 kněz

🇸🇰 kňaz

🇨🇳 牧师

🇸🇮 duhovnik

🇮🇸 prestur

🇰🇿 діни қызметкер

🇬🇪 მღვდელი

🇦🇿 kəhən

🇲🇽 sacerdote

Etymology

The word 'priested' originates from the Old English term 'priest', which itself derives from the Latin 'presbyter', meaning 'elder' or 'senior'. This Latin term was adopted in the early Christian church, where it referred to someone who had authority in religious contexts. As Christianity spread throughout Europe, the role of the priest became more defined, leading to various rituals surrounding ordination. The suffix '-ed' signifies the state of having undergone the ordination process. Throughout the centuries, the importance of priests in community and religious structure has evolved, but the fundamental meaning associated with spiritual authority and leadership remains significant in various cultures and denominations.