clericalism
Syllables: cle·ri·ca·lism/ˈklɛ.ɹɪ.k(ə)ˌlɪ.z(ə)m/
clericalism noun: political or secular power invested in members of the clergy.
Noun
clericalism (usually uncountable, plural clericalisms)
- Political or secular power invested in members of the clergy.
- 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.'1926, G. K. Chesterton, The Resurrection of Father Brown
clericalism meaning in Tamil
clericalism in Tamil
- குருமார் அரசியல் ஈடுபாடு
Forms of clericalism
| plural | clericalisms |
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Origin of clericalism
From clerical + -ism.
Questions about clericalism
- What does clericalism mean?
- Clericalism means political or secular power invested in members of the clergy.
- What is clericalism in Tamil?
- Clericalism in Tamil is குருமார் அரசியல் ஈடுபாடு. See Clericalism meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is clericalism?
- Clericalism is a noun.
- How do you pronounce clericalism?
- Clericalism is pronounced /ˈklɛ.ɹɪ.k(ə)ˌlɪ.z(ə)m/ (UK).
- What is the plural of clericalism?
- The plural of clericalism is clericalisms.
Words near clericalism in the dictionary
Source and license
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