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sac·er·do·tal·ism S0008200 (săs′ər-dōt′l-ĭz′əm, săk′-)n. The belief that priests act as mediators between God and humans. sac′er·do′tal·ist n.sacerdotalism (ˌsæsəˈdəʊtəˌlɪzəm) n1. (Ecclesiastical Terms) the principles, methods, etc, of the priesthood2. (Ecclesiastical Terms) the belief that ordained priests are endowed with sacramental and sacrificial powers3. (Ecclesiastical Terms) exaggerated respect for priests4. (Ecclesiastical Terms) derogatory power over people's opinions and actions achieved by priests through sophistry or guile ˌsacerˈdotalist nsac•er•do•tal•ism (ˌsæs ərˈdoʊt lˌɪz əm) n. the system, spirit, or methods of the priesthood. [1840–50] sac`er•do′tal•ist, n. sacerdotalismthe system, practices, or principles underlying the priesthood. — sacerdotal, n., adj.See also: CatholicismThesaurusNoun | 1. | sacerdotalism - a belief that priests can act as mediators between human beings and Godbelief - any cognitive content held as true | EncyclopediaSeesacerdotalsacerdotalismenUK Related to sacerdotalism: sacramentalism, propitiatoryWords related to sacerdotalismnoun a belief that priests can act as mediators between human beings and GodRelated Words |