prelatism

[prel-uh-tiz-uhm]

prel·a·tism

[prel-uh-tiz-uhm]
noun
prelacy; episcopacy.

Origin:
1605–15; prelate + -ism

prel·a·tist, noun
an·ti·prel·a·tism, noun
an·ti·prel·a·tist, noun, adjective
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Prelatism is always a great word to know.
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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prelatism (ˈprɛləˌtɪzəm)
 
n
government of the Church by prelates; episcopacy
 
'prelatist
 
n

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