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Holy Order (Noun)

Meaning 1

(usually plural) the status or rank or office of a Christian clergyman in an ecclesiastical hierarchy; "theologians still disagree over whether `bishop' should or should not be a separate Order".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • The bishop was a high-ranking member of the holy order of the Catholic Church.
  • The theologians still disagree over whether 'bishop' should or should not be a separate holy order.
  • He was ordained into the holy order of the priesthood after completing his studies.
  • The different holy orders within the church have distinct roles and responsibilities.
  • The monk took vows to enter the holy order of the Benedictines, dedicating his life to prayer and service.

Synonyms

  • Order

Hypernyms

  • Position

Hyponyms

  • Ostiarius
  • Ostiary
  • Reader

Meaning 2

The sacrament of ordination.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

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