noun · uncountable · rare

clericalism

cle·ri·ca·lism

клерикализм

Political or secular power invested in members of the clergyPolitical or secular power invested in members of the clergy.

/ˈklɛ.ɹɪ.k(ə)ˌlɪ.z(ə)m/

Meaning

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(uncountable, usually)Political or secular power invested in members of the clergy.
Ireland in decades past saw an excess of clericalism and disregard for the laity.
клерикализмklerikalizm
a policy of supporting the influence and power of the clergy in secular or political matters