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anti-clerical
adjectivegeneral usecommon/ɐ̃tikliɾiˈkal/an·ti·cle·ri·cal
Definition
1Opposed to the political, social, or economic influence of the clergy or religious institutions.
Usage examples
“The republican government adopted an anti-clerical policy, separating Church and State.”
“The anti-clerical movement gained strength during the 19th century.”
Antonyms
Common combinations
anti-clerical measuresanti-clerical sentiment