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- [gal-i-kuh-niz-uh m]
- /ˈgæl ɪ kəˌnɪz əm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gal-i-kuh-niz-uh m]
- /ˈgæl ɪ kəˌnɪz əm/
Definitions of gallicanism word
- noun gallicanism the movement or body of doctrines, chiefly associated with the Gallican church, advocating the restriction of papal authority in certain matters. 1
- noun gallicanism a movement among French Roman Catholic clergy that favoured the restriction of papal control and greater autonomy for the French church 0
- noun gallicanism the principles enunciated by the French Roman Catholic Church in 1682, claiming limited autonomy 0
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Origin of gallicanism
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
From the French word Gallicanisme, dating back to 1855-60. See Gallican, -ism
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Parts of speech for Gallicanism
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gallicanism popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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