holy orders

ho·ly or·der

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hoh-lee awr-der]
- /ˈhoʊ li ˈɔr dər/
- /ˈhəʊli ˈɔː.dər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hoh-lee awr-der]
- /ˈhoʊ li ˈɔr dər/

Definitions of holy orders words

noun holy orders (used with a singular verb) the rite or sacrament of ordination. 1
noun holy orders (used with a singular verb) the rank or status of an ordained Christian minister. 1
noun holy orders (used with a plural verb) the major degrees or grades of the Christian ministry. 1
noun plural holy orders Someone who is in holy orders is a member of the Christian clergy. 0
noun plural holy orders the sacrament or rite whereby a person is admitted to the Christian ministry 0
noun plural holy orders the grades of the Christian ministry 0

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Origin of holy orders

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400

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Parts of speech for Holy orders

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holy orders popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for holy orders

noun holy orders

orders — an authoritative direction or instruction; command; mandate.

Just one Synonym for holy orders