rabbinate

rab·bin·ate

R0001600 (răb′ə-nāt′, -nĭt)n.1. The office or function of a rabbi.2. Rabbis considered as a group.

[From obsolete rabbin, rabbi; see rabbinical.]

(ˈræbɪnɪt) n1. (Judaism) the position, function, or tenure of office of a rabbi2. (Judaism) rabbis collectively

(ˈræb ə nɪt, -ˌneɪt)

n. 1. the office or term of office of a rabbi. 2. a group of rabbis: the Orthodox rabbinate. [1695–1705]

rabbis as a body, collectively, 1702.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	rabbinate - rabbis collectivelypriesthood - the body of ordained religious practitionersrabbi - spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation; qualified to expound and apply Jewish law
	2.	rabbinate - the office or function of a rabbiberth, billet, post, situation, position, office, place, spot - a job in an organization; "he occupied a post in the treasury"