ECCLESIASTICISM

ecclesiasticism

(noun) excessive adherence to ecclesiastical forms and activities; “their ecclesiasticism overwhelmed their religion”

ecclesiasticism

(noun) religion appropriate to a church and to ecclesiastical principles and practices

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

ecclesiasticism (countable and uncountable, plural ecclesiasticisms)

Strong attachment to ecclesiastical customs and practices.

Source: Wiktionary


Ec*cle`si*as"ti*cism, n.

Definition: Strong attachment to ecclesiastical usages, forms, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

9 May 2025

RIGHT

(noun) anything in accord with principles of justice; “he feels he is in the right”; “the rightfulness of his claim”


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