clericalist
noun
cler·i·cal·ist
ˈkler-i-kə-list 
ˈkle-ri-
: one who favors maintained or increased ecclesiastical power and influence
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“Clericalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clericalist. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.
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