Meaning
priesthood, dedicated calling
- the office, status, or dignity of an ordained minister or priest
- (figurative) a noble profession practiced with extreme dedication and mission
In a sentence
Il celebre chirurgo considerava la propria professione un autentico sacerdozio laico.
The renowned surgeon considered his profession an authentic secular calling.
Ha dedicato la vita all'insegnamento, vivendolo quasi come un sacerdozio civico.
He dedicated his life to teaching, living it almost like a civic calling.
Dopo anni di studi in seminario, fu finalmente ordinato al sacerdozio.
After years of study at the seminary, he was finally ordained to the priesthood.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sacerdozio | masculine · singular |
| sacerdozi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Used figuratively to denote any career or life choice pursued like a sacred duty.