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CLERICALIST

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cler⋅i⋅cal⋅ism

  [kler-i-kuh-liz-uhm]
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–noun
1. clerical principles.
2. clerical power or influence in government, politics, etc. (distinguished from laicism ).
3. support of such power or influence.
Origin:
1860–65; clerical + -ism

Related forms:
cler⋅i⋅cal⋅ist, noun
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cler·i·cal·ism   (klěr'ĭ-kə-lĭz'əm)   
n.  A policy of supporting the power and influence of the clergy in political or secular matters.
cler'i·cal·ist n.
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