Nicolaitanism
/nɪkəˈleɪɪtənɪz(ə)m/Chiefly historical
noun
The beliefs and practices of the Nicolaitan sect; libertinism; an instance of this. Later: specifically the practice of clerical marriage.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Wilson. From Nicolaitan + -ism.
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