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- [preest-kraft, -krahft]
- /ˈpristˌkræft, -ˌkrɑft/
- /ˈpriːst.krɑːft/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [preest-kraft, -krahft]
- /ˈpristˌkræft, -ˌkrɑft/
Definitions of priestcraft word
- noun priestcraft the training, knowledge, and abilities necessary to a priest. 1
- noun priestcraft the art and skills involved in the work of a priest 0
- noun priestcraft the influence of priests upon politics or the use by them of secular power 0
- noun priestcraft the craft, methods, etc. of priests 0
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Origin of priestcraft
First appearance:
before 1475 One of the 25% oldest English words
First recorded in 1475-85; priest + craft
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Parts of speech for Priestcraft
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
priestcraft popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% 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.
priestcraft usage trend in Literature
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