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sacerdotalism

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

noun

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

  2. Usually Disparaging.,  priestcraft.



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Other Word Forms

  • sacerdotalist noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of sacerdotalism1

First recorded in 1840–50; sacerdotal + -ism
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Example Sentences

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If Gregory of Heimburg embodies the revolt of the ruling classes against Rome, Hans of Niklaushausen shows us the restless spirit of opposition to sacerdotalism which was spreading among the lower strata of society.

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In his idea of worship he was near to the High Church, but he differed from that body in ranking sacerdotalism and dissent together as the equal foes of religion.

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THE claim of sacerdotalism is substantially as follows: Adam was the first man and the sole progenitor of the entire human race.

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The friendly competition of the two systems side by side helps to keep sacerdotalism modest and make independency effective.

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Instead," said Liebknecht, "of squandering our strength in a struggle with the Church and sacerdotalism, let us go to the root of the matter.

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sacerdotalˌsacerˈdotalism