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clericalism

cler·i·cal·ism
C c

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kler-i-kuh-liz-uh m]
    • /ˈklɛr ɪ kəˌlɪz əm/
    • /ˈkle.rɪk.ə.lɪzm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kler-i-kuh-liz-uh m]
    • /ˈklɛr ɪ kəˌlɪz əm/

Definitions of clericalism word

  • noun clericalism a policy of upholding the power of the clergy 3
  • noun clericalism the power of the clergy, esp when excessively strong 3
  • noun clericalism political influence or power of the clergy, or a policy or principles favoring this 3
  • noun clericalism clerical principles. 1
  • noun clericalism clerical power or influence in government, politics, etc. (distinguished from laicism). 1
  • noun clericalism support of such power or influence. 1

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Origin of clericalism

First appearance:

before 1860
One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; clerical + -ism

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Parts of speech for Clericalism

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

clericalism popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

clericalism usage trend in Literature

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