priestianity

noun

priest·​ian·​i·​ty

ˌprēs(h)chēˈanətē also ˌprēstēˈa- or prēs(h)ˈcha- sometimes prēstˈya-

plural -es

disparaging

: religion that emphasizes the office or power of the priest

Word History

Etymology

priest entry 1 + -ianity (as in christianity)

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