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phyletism
noun
phy·le·tism
\ˈfīlətˌizəm\
Definition of phyletism
-s
: nationalism applied to ecclesiastical affairs; specifically : a doctrine that a nationality should be served by its own independent ecclesiastical administration even on the territory of another church
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Origin and Etymology of phyletism
New Greek phyletismos, from Greek phyletēs fellow tribesman (from phylē tribe, clan, phyle) + -ismos -ism
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