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entering the priesthood

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. entering the priesthood
2. priest

This noun refers to the act of leaving secular life to become a Buddhist monk or nun. It is used when describing someone who renounces worldly affairs and enters religious life.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

She was in tears as she told me her father had suddenly entered the priesthood.

Sentence 2

You make entering the priesthood sound so easy — are you actually serious about it?

Sentence 3

If you hate it that much, why not become a monk? — just kidding.

Sentence 4

"Will I not be able to see you anymore if you enter the priesthood?" she said, tearing up.

Sentence 5

At dinner, my brother suddenly announced, "I'm thinking of becoming a monk!"