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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024sac•er•do•tal•ism (sas′ər dōt′l iz′əm),USA pronunciation n. - Religionthe system, spirit, or methods of the priesthood.
- Religion[Usually Disparaging.]priestcraft.
- sacerdotal + -ism 1840–50
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: ˌsacerˈdotalism /ˌsæsəˈdəʊtəˌlɪzəm/ n - the principles, methods, etc, of the priesthood
- the belief that ordained priests are endowed with sacramental and sacrificial powers
- exaggerated respect for priests
- derogatory power over people's opinions and actions achieved by priests through sophistry or guile
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