sacerdotalism

sac·er·do·tal·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sas-er-doht-l-iz-uh m]
- /ˌsæs ərˈdoʊt lˌɪz əm/
- /ˌsæ.sə.ˈdəʊ.tə.lɪ.zəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sas-er-doht-l-iz-uh m]
- /ˌsæs ərˈdoʊt lˌɪz əm/

Definitions of sacerdotalism word

noun sacerdotalism the system, spirit, or methods of the priesthood. 1
noun sacerdotalism Usually Disparaging. priestcraft. 1
noun sacerdotalism the principles, methods, etc, of the priesthood 0
noun sacerdotalism the belief that ordained priests are endowed with sacramental and sacrificial powers 0
noun sacerdotalism exaggerated respect for priests 0
noun sacerdotalism power over people's opinions and actions achieved by priests through sophistry or guile 0

See all 8 definitions of sacerdotalism

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Origin of sacerdotalism

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

First recorded in 1840-50; sacerdotal + -ism

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Parts of speech for Sacerdotalism

noun

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preposition

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sacerdotalism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% 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.

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