CLERICALISM


Meaning of CLERICALISM in English

-ˌlizəm noun

( -s )

1. : a policy that attempts to maintain or augment the temporal power (as the political power) of a church or religious hierarchy

2.

a. : a policy favoring the maintenance or increase of power over religious matters by an ecclesiastical hierarchy or clergy

b. : dogmatic and authoritarian control of religious matters by clergy

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