sacerdotalism
the system, spirit, or methods of the priesthood.
Usually Disparaging. priestcraft.
Origin of sacerdotalism
1Other words from sacerdotalism
- sac·er·do·tal·ist, noun
Words Nearby sacerdotalism
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How to use sacerdotalism in a sentence
The germs of Popery, sacerdotalism, Puseyism, are inevitably contained in this latter thesis.
History of the Great Reformation, Volume IV | J. H. Merle D'AubignHe is accused of 296 sacerdotalism, and the free-citizen blood of his listening Erastians is up and flaming.
The Girl of the Period and Other Social Essays, Vol. II (of 2) | Eliza Lynn LintonBut I am digressing; for the fact is that I always see more of sacerdotalism afloat than I do on land.
Cities of the Dawn | J. Ewing RitchieThese were the outward symbols of demonolatry and superstition invented by scheming priests as the fabric of their sacerdotalism.
The Unveiling of Lhasa | Edmund CandlerThe brooding egotism that chafed at the least control was not likely to show any sympathy with sacerdotalism.
The Vagabond in Literature | Arthur Rickett
British Dictionary definitions for sacerdotalism
/ (ˌsæsəˈdəʊtəˌlɪzəm) /
the principles, methods, etc, of the priesthood
the belief that ordained priests are endowed with sacramental and sacrificial powers
exaggerated respect for priests
derogatory power over people's opinions and actions achieved by priests through sophistry or guile
Derived forms of sacerdotalism
- sacerdotalist, noun
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