Looking for the meaning of the word CLERICALISM in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CLERICALISM with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Clericalism
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈklɛrɪklˌɪz(ə)m
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(especially in Roman Catholic contexts) the misuse or overextension of the clergy's authority
Short Definition:misuse of clergy's authority
Examples:- when we attack and condemn clericalism, we must take care not to attack and condemn priests as such
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