Cryptic crossword clue
Back shortly with priest present for Teilhard de Chardin’s human intelligence and memory 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word NOOSPHERE

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The straight part
We know that "Teilhard de Chardin’s human intelligence and memory" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case teilhard de chardin’s human intelligence and memory = noosphere.
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What does NOOSPHERE mean?

NOOSPHERE noun
  1. A theoretical stage of evolutionary development, associated with consciousness, the mind, and personal relationships (often with reference to the writings of Teilhard de Chardin).

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