clericalist

UK
/ˈklɛrɪkəlɪst/
US
/ˈklɛrɪkəlɪst/

Translations

clericalistnoun
clericalists
pl
UK
/ˈklɛrɪkəlɪst/
US
/ˈklɛrɪkəlɪst/
The clericalist advocated for the church's influence in political matters.
Клерикалист выступал за влияние церкви в политических вопросах.
clericalistadjective
more clericalist
Comp.
most clericalist
Super.
UK
/ˈklɛr.ɪ.kə.lɪst/
US
/ˈklɛr.ɪ.kə.lɪst/
Used attributively to describe policies, attitudes, or movements favoring clerical influence.

Definitions

clericalistnoun
A person who supports or advocates for the influence or power of the clergy in political or public affairs.
The clericalist argued for greater church involvement in the state's decision-making processes.
clericalistadjective
Promoting, supporting, or characteristic of the political or social influence of the clergy.
Several clericalist regulations were introduced under the new administration.