ec·cle·si·as·ti·cism ( -kl  z- s t -szm)n. 1. Ecclesiastical principles, practices, and activities. 2. Excessive adherence to ecclesiastical principles and forms. |
ecclesiasticism [ɪˌkliːzɪˈæstɪˌsɪzəm]
n
(Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) exaggerated attachment to the practices or principles of the Christian Church
ecclesiasticism
an excessive adherence to the doctrines and practices of the church. — ecclesiastic, n., adj. — ecclesiastical, adj.
See also: Church
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | ecclesiasticism - excessive adherence to ecclesiastical forms and activities; "their ecclesiasticism overwhelmed their religion" adherence, adhesion, attachment - faithful support for a cause or political party or religion; "attachment to a formal agenda"; "adherence to a fat-free diet"; "the adhesion of Seville was decisive" |
| 2. | ecclesiasticism - religion appropriate to a church and to ecclesiastical principles and practices faith, religion, religious belief - a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; "he lost his faith but not his morality" |
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