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Sacerdotal Definition & Meaning

sacerdotal
adjective
  1. of or relating to a belief in sacerdotalism; "sacerdotal emphasis on the authority of priests"
  2. associated with the priesthood or priests; "priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments"; "hieratic gestures"

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What does sacerdotal mean?
of or relating to a belief in sacerdotalism; "sacerdotal emphasis on the authority of priests" associated with the priesthood or priests; "priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments"; "hieratic gestures"
What part of speech is sacerdotal?
Sacerdotal is an adjective.
How many definitions does sacerdotal have?
Sacerdotal has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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