sacerdotal

adjective
UK: /ˌsæsərˈdəʊtl/
US: /ˌsæsərˈdoʊtl/

  1. Relating to priests or the priesthood; priestly.

    1. The bishop wore sacerdotal robes during the ceremony, which were beautiful.
    2. Sacerdotal duties include presiding over religious rituals and offering spiritual guidance.

  2. Suggestive of priests or religious rites; sacred.

    1. The church had a sacerdotal atmosphere, full of respect.
    2. The museum displayed ancient sacerdotal objects with great reverence and security.

Synonyms

clerical religious hieratic sacred priestly

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sacerdotal" in English means: Relating to priests or the priesthood; priestly., Suggestive of priests or religious rites; sacred..

The phonetic transcription of "sacerdotal" is /ˌsæsərˈdəʊtl/ in British English and /ˌsæsərˈdoʊtl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sacerdotal": clerical, religious, hieratic, sacred, priestly.

Example usage of "sacerdotal": "The bishop wore sacerdotal robes during the ceremony, which were beautiful.". More examples on the page.