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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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History and Etymology for phyletism

New Greek phyletismos, from Greek phyletēs fellow tribesman (from phylē tribe, clan, phyle) + -ismos -ism

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