sacerdotalist

Variant of sacerdotalism

sacerdotalism definition

sac·er·do·tal·ism (-iz′əm)

noun

  1. the existence, nature, system, or functions of priesthood
  2. domination by or unwarranted or excessive dependence on a priesthood

Etymology: sacerdotal + -ism

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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