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Word: Clericalist
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈklɛrɪk(ə)lɪst
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(especially in Roman Catholic contexts) relating to the misuse or overextension of the clergy's authority
Short Definition:relating to misuse of clergy's authority
Examples:- the way forward must be the dismantling of clericalist structures
Word: Clericalist
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈklɛrɪk(ə)lɪst
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(especially in Roman Catholic contexts) a person regarded as supporting or engaging in the misuse or overextension of the clergy's authority
Short Definition:person regarded as supporting misuse of clergy's authority
Examples:- clericalists accepted the Church's hierarchy because they emphasized their faith over nationality
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