anti-clerical
adjective/ɐ̃tikliɾiˈkal/medium
an·ti·cle·ri·cal
Definition
Opposed to the political, social, or economic influence of the clergy or religious institutions.
The republican government adopted an anti-clerical policy, separating Church and State.
The anti-clerical movement gained strength during the 19th century.
Common collocations
anti-clerical measuresanti-clerical sentiment
Etymology
Do prefixo 'anti-' + 'clerical'.