Hieratic
Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪˈɛɹəˈtɪk/
Hieratic (adjective)
- related to a simplified form of ancient Egyptian writing used by priests.
- connected to priests or religious ceremonies.
Examples
- The ancient text was written in a hieratic script.
- Scholars studied the hieratic inscriptions on the temple walls.
Common collocations: hieratic script, hieratic text, hieratic duties, hieratic atmosphere