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