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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

simoniacal

/ˌsɪməˈneɪkəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does simoniacal mean?

adjective

Relating to or characteristic of simony; relating to the buying or selling of ecclesiastical offices or dignities.

Example

"The simoniacal practices of the medieval church were widely criticized by reformers."

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