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sacerdotalist

/sækərˈdɒtəlɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does sacerdotalist mean?

noun

A person who believes in or advocates the importance of the priestly or sacerdotal office, especially in the Catholic Church. A person who holds a priestly or sacerdotal view of the church or its sacraments.

Example

"The theologian was a vocal sacerdotalist, arguing that the priestly role was essential to the church's mission."

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