high priest (redirected from high priesthood)

high priest

n.

1. Judaism A chief priest, especially of the ancient Levitical priesthood. By tradition this office was restricted to men.

2. Mormon Church A priest of the Melchizedek order. By tradition this office is restricted to men.

3. The head or chief proponent, as of a movement or doctrine.

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high priesthood n.

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high priest

n

1. (Non-Christian Religions / Judaism) Judaism the priest of highest rank who alone was permitted to enter the holy of holies of the tabernacle and Temple

2. (Christian Churches, other) Mormon Church a priest of the order of Melchizedek priesthood

3. (Non-Christian Religions / Other Non-Christian Religions) Also (feminine) high priestess the head of a group or cult

high priesthood  n

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	high priest - a preeminent authority or major proponent of a movement or doctrine; "he's the high priest of contemporary jazz" authority - an expert whose views are taken as definitive; "he is an authority on corporate law"
	2.	high priest - a senior clergyman and dignitary     archpriest, prelate, primate, hierarch priest - a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

Translations

high priest n → gran sacerdote m

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high priest n → gran sacerdote m