sac·er·do·tal·ism
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Definition of sacerdotalism
: religious belief emphasizing the powers of priests as essential mediators between God and humankind
Other Words from sacerdotalism
sacerdotalist
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ˌsa-sər-ˈdō-tə-list
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noun
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noun
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“Sacerdotalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sacerdotalism. Accessed 22 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of sacerdotalism was in 1856
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