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sacerdotalism

/sækərˈdɒtəlɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does sacerdotalism mean?

noun

A belief in or practice of the priestly office; a priestly or sacerdotal character. A tendency to regard the clergy as the sole interpreters of God's will.

Example

"The priest's sacerdotalism was evident in his elaborate rituals and strict adherence to tradition."

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