CLERICALISM


Meaning of CLERICALISM in English

— clericalist , n.

/kler"i keuh liz'euhm/ , n.

1. clerical principles.

2. clerical power or influence in government, politics, etc. (distinguished from laicism ).

3. support of such power or influence.

[ 1860-65; CLERICAL + -ISM ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .