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clericalism

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11 lettersPronunciation /ˈklɛ.ɹɪ.k(ə)ˌlɪ.z(ə)m/Part of speech nounSorted acceiillmrsStarts with CEnds with M0 clues
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Definitions

  1. a policy of supporting the influence and power of the clergy in secular or political matters

Word origin

From clerical + -ism.

Used in a sentence

  • Ireland in decades past saw an excess of clericalism and disregard for the laity.
  • 'I think I am an anti-clerical,' Father Brown would say with a faint smile; 'but there wouldn't be half so much clericalism if they would only leave things to the clerics.'

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