sacerdotalism
sacerdotalism · sacerdotalisms
The spirit of the priesthoodThe spirit of the priesthood; devotion to priestly interests; priestcraft.
» Sacerdotalism is the belief that priests are a mediator between God and Man.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The spirit of the priesthood; devotion to priestly interests; priestcraft.
(countable, uncountable)The belief that priests can act as mediators between God and humankind.
a belief that priests can act as mediators between human beings and God
Examples
1 sentencesSacerdotalism is the belief that priests are a mediator between God and Man.
Forms
plural: sacerdotalisms| Singular | sacerdotalism |
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Word family
1 related wordsRelatedsacerdotal
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable