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ecclesiasticism

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ec·cle·si·as·ti·cism  (-klz-st-szm)
n.
1. Ecclesiastical principles, practices, and activities.
2. Excessive adherence to ecclesiastical principles and forms.
ecclesiasticism
an excessive adherence to the doctrines and practices of the church. — ecclesiastic, n., adj. — ecclesiastical, adj.
See also: Church
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Noun1.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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