self-ordained

self-or·dain

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Definitions of self-ordained word

verb with object self-ordained to invest with ministerial or sacerdotal functions; confer holy orders upon. 1
verb with object self-ordained to enact or establish by law, edict, etc.: to ordain a new type of government. 1
verb with object self-ordained to decree; give orders for: He ordained that the restrictions were to be lifted. 1
verb with object self-ordained (of God, fate, etc.) to destine or predestine: Fate had ordained the meeting. 1
verb without object self-ordained to order or command: Thus do the gods ordain. 1
verb without object self-ordained to select for or appoint to an office. 1

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English ordeinen < Old French ordener < Latin ordināre to order, arrange, appoint. See ordination

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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