sac·er·do·tal·ism (s s  r-d t l- zm, sk-)n. The belief that priests act as mediators between God and humans. sac er·dotal·ist n. |
sacerdotalism [ˌsæsəˈdəʊtəˌlɪzəm]
n
1. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) the principles, methods, etc., of the priesthood
2. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) the belief that ordained priests are endowed with sacramental and sacrificial powers
3. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) exaggerated respect for priests
4. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) Derogatory power over people's opinions and actions achieved by priests through sophistry or guile
sacerdotalist n
sacerdotalism
the system, practices, or principles underlying the priesthood. — sacerdotal, n., adj.
See also: Catholicism
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| Noun | 1. | sacerdotalism - a belief that priests can act as mediators between human beings and God belief - any cognitive content held as true |
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