phyletism

noun

phy·le·tism | \ ˈfīlətˌizəm\

plural -s

Definition of phyletism

: 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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