noun
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a policy of upholding the power of the clergy
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the power of the clergy esp when excessively strong
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Etymology
Origin of clericalism
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He once used an unexpectedly shocking simile to denounce what he termed "hypocritical clericalism".
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2025
"Pope Francis renewed his support for me ... he repeated that he considered me a victim of hypocrisy and clericalism," Archbishop Michel Aupetit told the official Vatican News website.
From Reuters ● Feb. 4, 2022
Francis has often warned against clericalism during his papacy, and he picked up on that theme in Sunday’s homily.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 29, 2020
That comment refers to the clericalism in the Catholic church – a cult of officialdom that makes clerics particularly important.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 14, 2020
Ministers also contribute to the prevalence of clericalism.
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