-ˌkäm(p)f noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: German, from kultur + kampf conflict, struggle, from Old High German kamph combat — more at kemp
: conflict between civil government and religious authorities especially over control of education and church appointments
the Kulturkampf … frets the life of practically every continental nation — Christian Century
planning a protracted Kulturkampf against the Church — Time