Clericalism

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Clericalism \Cler"ic*al*ism\, n.
     An excessive devotion to the interests of the sacerdotal
     order; undue influence of the clergy; sacerdotalism.
     [1913 Webster]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:



  clericalism
       n : a policy of supporting the influence and power of the clergy
           in secular or political matters