Definitions of priestcraft

Translate priestcraft to

Definition of 'priestcraft'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) priestcraft
a derogatory reference to priests who use their influence to control secular or political affairs

2. (noun) priestcraft
the skills involved in the work of a priest

Definition of 'priestcraft'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) priestcraft
priestly policy; the policy of a priesthood; esp., in an ill sense, fraud or imposition in religious concerns; management by priests to gain wealth and power by working upon the religious motives or credulity of others

'priestcraft' - Nearby Entries
pride of place pride oneself prie-dieu priest-doctor priestcraft priestess priesthood

Citation: Add this definition to your bibliography

MLA Chicago APA

"priestcraft." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2012. 15 February. 2012. http://www.definitions.net/definition/priestcraft

Alternative search options for 'priestcraft'

Search for Synonyms for 'priestcraft'

Quotes containing the term 'priestcraft'

Search for Phrases containing the term 'priestcraft'

Search for Abbreviations containing the term 'priestcraft'

Search for 'priestcraft' on

What rhymes with 'priestcraft'?

NEW:Search for Song lyrics containing the word 'priestcraft'