sacerdotalism

[ sas-er-doht-l-iz-uhm ]

noun
  1. the system, spirit, or methods of the priesthood.

  2. Usually Disparaging. priestcraft.

Origin of sacerdotalism

1
First recorded in 1840–50; sacerdotal + -ism

Other words from sacerdotalism

  • sac·er·do·tal·ist, noun

Words Nearby sacerdotalism

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British Dictionary definitions for sacerdotalism

sacerdotalism

/ (ˌsæsəˈdəʊtəˌlɪzəm) /


noun
  1. the principles, methods, etc, of the priesthood

  2. the belief that ordained priests are endowed with sacramental and sacrificial powers

  1. exaggerated respect for priests

  2. 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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