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gallicanism

Gal·li·can·ism
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gal-i-kuh-niz-uh m]
    • /ˈgæl ɪ kəˌnɪz əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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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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