Definitions for ecclesiasticismɪˌkli ziˈæs təˌsɪz əm
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ec•cle•si•as•ti•cismɪˌkli ziˈæs təˌsɪz əm(n.)
ecclesiastical principles, practices, or spirit.
Category: Religion
devotion, esp. excessive devotion, to the principles or interests of the church.
Category: Religion
Origin of ecclesiasticism:
1860–65
Princeton's WordNet
ecclesiasticism(noun)
excessive adherence to ecclesiastical forms and activities
"their ecclesiasticism overwhelmed their religion"
ecclesiasticism(noun)
religion appropriate to a church and to ecclesiastical principles and practices
Webster Dictionary
Ecclesiasticism(noun)
strong attachment to ecclesiastical usages, forms, etc
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