SACERDOTALISM Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word sacerdotalism. (close relations)
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| clericalism | nounn | |||||
noun • a policy of supporting the influence and power of the clergy in secular or political matters | ||||||
| ecclesiasticism | nounn | |||||
noun • excessive adherence to ecclesiastical forms and activities • religion appropriate to a church and to ecclesiastical principles and practices | ||||||
| priestcraft | nounn | |||||
noun • a derogatory reference to priests who use their influence to control secular or political affairs • the skills involved in the work of a priest | ||||||
| priestly | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
adjective • associated with the priesthood or priests • befitting or characteristic of a priest or the priesthood | ||||||
| religiosity | nounn | |||||
noun • exaggerated or affected piety and religious zeal | ||||||
| spiritualism | nounn | |||||
noun • (theology) any doctrine that asserts the separate existence of God • the belief that the spirits of dead people can communicate with people who are still alive (especially via a medium) • concern with things of the spirit | ||||||