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anti-clericalism

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ɐ̃tikliɾikɐˈliʒmu/an·ti·cle·ri·ca·lis·mo

Definition

Doctrine, movement, or attitude of opposition to the political, social, and economic influence of the clergy and religious institutions.

“Anti-clericalism was a driving force in the separation of Church and State in many countries.”

“His speech was imbued with strong anti-clericalism.”

wave of anti-clericalismanti-clerical radicalism