clericalist
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- noun
- /ˈklɛrɪkəlɪst/
- During the debate, the clericalist argued that traditional values should guide modern politics.
Examples
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The rise of clericalists in the community has sparked discussions about the role of religion in public life.
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Nationalists, for example, argued that money spent on alcohol by socialists and clericalists would be better spent finding the independence campaign.
Academic text (1998) -
Most socialists, and some clericalists and nationalists, especially among the working class, openly opposed United States entry into the war.
Academic text (1998) -
The seminarist from the Kremlin who persecuted clericalists with relentless fury was not averse to the ancient symbol, torn from its source, serving secular goals with a meaning adapted to the needs of the times.
Fiction book (1993) -
Many clericalists believe that religious institutions should have a significant influence on government policies.
Synonyms
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A person who wants the country's laws and government to follow a religion's rules
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A person who supports government by religious leaders and law
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A person who supports the Pope having strong power over local church leaders
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Etymology
Clericalist comes from cleric ('religious leader') and the ending -ist ('someone who supports' an idea). So a clericalist is someone who wants religious leaders to have power or strong influence, especially in politics.