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
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How to use sacerdotalism in a sentence
I ignore the schism of which you speak, invented by the sacerdotalists to alarm the uneducated.
Clara Maynard | W.H.G. Kingston
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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