priesthood
gb/pɹˈisthʊd/ us/pɹˈisthʊd/
B2
Engelsk
~ 9100
papság, papi hivatás, papi felhatalmazás, papi hatalom, szakértői elit, beavatottak szűk köre
NAVNEORD
B2
1
papság
B2
Brugsmønster:
the priesthood of [religion/tradition]
There is growing concern about the aging Catholic priesthood in many countries.
Sok országban egyre nagyobb az aggodalom az idősödő katolikus papság miatt.
Women are not allowed to join the priesthood in that denomination.
Abban a felekezetben a nők nem léphetnek be a papságba.
The reforms were strongly resisted by the conservative wing of the priesthood.
He spent his life studying the history of the medieval priesthood.
Scandals within the priesthood have damaged the church’s reputation.
Læringseksempler
The priesthood in this church is all male.
Ebben az egyházban a papság kizárólag férfiakból áll.
Many people in the priesthood live very simple lives.
A papságban sokan nagyon egyszerű életet élnek.
The new bishop wants to bring young people into the priesthood.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes use *priesthood* when they mean a single *priest*. *Priesthood* refers to all priests as a group, or to the role or office in general, not to one person. Say "a priest" or "the priest" for an individual, and "the priesthood" for the group.
Betydning
all priests as a group
Ordforbindelser
the Catholic priesthood
|the Anglican priesthood
|within the priesthood
|members of the priesthood
|crisis in the priesthood
Synonymer
clergy (General term for all religious leaders, not only priests, but often used in a similar way when speaking about Christian traditions.)
Antonymer
laity (Refers to ordinary believers who are not priests or religious professionals, the opposite group to the priesthood.)
Temaer
religion
|society
Definition
All the priests in a particular religion, seen together as one group.
All the priests of a particular religion, church, or religious tradition considered as a group or class.
NAVNEORD
B2
2
papi hivatás
B2
Brugsmønster:
enter the priesthood
She thought seriously about the priesthood in her twenties.
Húszas éveiben komolyan fontolgatta a papi hivatást.
After years in business, he finally decided to enter the priesthood.
Miután éveket töltött az üzleti életben, végül úgy döntött, hogy papnak áll.
His parents were surprised when he told them he wanted to leave the priesthood.
The seminary prepares candidates for the priesthood through study and prayer.
He describes the priesthood as a demanding but deeply rewarding life.
Læringseksempler
He wants to enter the priesthood next year.
Jövőre papnak akar állni.
Many people do not understand why she chose the priesthood.
Sokan nem értik, miért választotta a papi hivatást.
Some priests leave the priesthood and start a new life.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse *enter the priesthood* with *enter the church*. *Enter the priesthood* means to become a priest, not just to start going to church. Also, do not say *be a priesthood*; say *be a priest* or *be in the priesthood*.
Betydning
office or vocation of a priest
Ordforbindelser
enter the priesthood
|join the priesthood
|consider the priesthood
|call to the priesthood
|train for the priesthood
Synonymer
vocation (Emphasizes the sense of a religious calling or life purpose, not specifically tied to priests but often used for them.)
Antonymer
secular life (Refers to a non-religious way of life outside any formal religious office like the priesthood.)
Temaer
religion
|work
Definition
The job and way of life of a priest.
The office, role, or lifelong vocation of being a priest.
NAVNEORD
C1
3
Brugsmønster:
hold the priesthood
In their tradition, only men can hold the priesthood.
Az ő hagyományukban csak férfiak rendelkezhetnek papi felhatalmazással.
He was ordained to the priesthood after many years of preparation.
Sokévi felkészülés után felszentelték, és megkapta a papi felhatalmazást.
Debates about who may exercise the priesthood have divided the church.
Some believers see the priesthood as a divine gift passed down through history.
The movement challenged the idea that the priesthood should be limited to a small group.
Læringseksempler
In this church, women cannot hold the priesthood.
Ebben az egyházban a nők nem rendelkezhetnek papi felhatalmazással.
He received the priesthood when he was twenty-three.
Huszonhárom éves korában kapta meg a papi felhatalmazást.
They believe the priesthood is a special power from God.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may not realize that in some groups *priesthood* means an abstract power or authority, not the people. In sentences like "He holds the priesthood," it is wrong to think it means he is holding a group of priests; it means he has priestly authority.
Betydning
religious authority or power of priests
Ordforbindelser
hold the priesthood
|ordained to the priesthood
|receive the priesthood
|exercise the priesthood
|hereditary priesthood
Synonymer
holy orders (In some Christian traditions, a technical term for the sacrament that gives this religious authority to clergy.)
Antonymer
lay status (Describes the condition of not having priestly authority and being an ordinary member of the religious community.)
Temaer
religion
|beliefs
Definition
The special religious power and right that priests have to do holy actions.
The special religious authority or power associated with priests, especially the right to perform certain sacred rites and duties.
NAVNEORD
C1
LITERARY
4
Brugsmønster:
the [field] priesthood
Critics say climate policy is still dominated by a narrow scientific priesthood.
A bírálók szerint a klímapolitikát még mindig egy szűk tudományos elit uralja.
The language of tax law is so complex that it creates a kind of legal priesthood.
Az adójog nyelvezete annyira bonyolult, hogy egyfajta jogászi elitet hoz létre.
Journalists complained that decisions were made by a secretive political priesthood in the capital.
The technology priesthood often seems disconnected from ordinary users’ needs.
He argued that economics should be opened up to citizens and not left to a priesthood of experts.
Læringseksempler
Some people think a small scientific priesthood controls the debate.
Egyesek úgy gondolják, hogy a vitát egy szűk tudományos elit irányítja.
The rules are so hard that only a legal priesthood understands them.
A szabályok annyira nehezek, hogy csak egy jogászi elit érti őket.
He says we should not let a priesthood of experts make every big decision.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may think this use is always religious, but here *priesthood* is figurative. It does not mean real priests; it means a closed group of powerful experts. This use sounds more formal or literary and is not common in everyday conversation.
Betydning
powerful expert group (figurative)
Ordforbindelser
scientific priesthood
|legal priesthood
|academic priesthood
|political priesthood
|economic priesthood
Synonymer
establishment (Refers to the powerful people who control a system; *priesthood* adds a sense of mystery and closed, expert culture.)
Antonymer
the masses (Represents ordinary people without special knowledge or influence, in contrast to a small, expert priesthood.)
Temaer
society
|politics
|work
|business
Definition
A small, important group of experts who have a lot of power in some area, said in a figurative way.
A small, powerful group of specialists or officials who control important knowledge or decisions in a particular field, used figuratively.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
priesthood
IPA
GB/pɹˈisthʊd/
US/pɹˈisthʊd/
Stavelser og tryk
priest - hood (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (priest)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: priesthood
- Plural: priesthood
Ordfamilie
Udtryk
call to the priesthood
1/kˈɔl tə ðə pɹˈisthʊd/
fixed phrase
sense of vocation to be a priest
A strong feeling or belief that God wants a person to become a priest.
Eksempler
- He first felt a call to the priesthood as a teenager.
- Many candidates describe their call to the priesthood as both joyful and frightening.
enter the priesthood
1/ˈɛntɚ ðə pɹˈisthʊd/
fixed phrase
become a priest officially
To start a life as a priest, usually after formal training and a special religious ceremony.
Eksempler
- He decided to enter the priesthood after finishing university.
- Many people are surprised when young women say they want to enter the priesthood in that church.
hold the priesthood
1/hˈoʊld ðə pɹˈisthʊd/
fixed phrase
technical
possess priestly authority
To have official priestly authority in a religious group.
Eksempler
- In that church, only certain members are allowed to hold the priesthood.
- They debated whether women should be able to hold the priesthood.
join the priesthood
1/d͡ʒˈɔɪn ðə pɹˈisthʊd/
fixed phrase
start a career as a priest
To begin the work and way of life of a priest.
Eksempler
- She felt called to join the priesthood at an early age.
- Fewer young people are choosing to join the priesthood today.
priesthood of all believers
1/pɹˈisthʊd əv ˈɔl bɪlˈivɚz/
fixed phrase
technical
doctrine that all believers are priests
A Christian teaching that every believer has direct access to God and shares some spiritual duties like a priest, not only the official clergy.
Eksempler
- The reformers strongly defended the idea of the priesthood of all believers.
- For many Protestants, the priesthood of all believers is a central part of their faith.