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anti-clericalism

nounmasculine/ɐ̃tikliɾikɐˈliʒmu/medium

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.
Common collocations
wave of anti-clericalismanti-clerical radicalism

Etymology

Do prefixo 'anti-' + 'clericalismo'.

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