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churchism
noun
church·ism
\ˈchərˌchizəm, -ə̄ˌch-, -əiˌch-\
Definition of churchism
-s
: strong adherence to church practices or beliefs, especially sectarian practices or beliefs
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Origin and Etymology of churchism
1church + -ism
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