ecclesiasticism

/əˈkliziˌæstəˈsɪzəm/
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Other forms: ecclesiasticisms

Definitions of ecclesiasticism
  1. noun
    religion appropriate to a church and to ecclesiastical principles and practices
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    type of:
    faith, religion, religious belief
    a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
  2. noun
    excessive adherence to ecclesiastical forms and activities
    “their ecclesiasticism overwhelmed their religion”
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    type of:
    adherence, adhesion, attachment
    faithful support for a cause or political party or religion
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