HyperDic: ecclesiasticism

English > 2 senses of the word ecclesiasticism:
NOUNactecclesiasticismexcessive adherence to ecclesiastical forms and activities
cognitionecclesiasticismreligion appropriate to a church and to ecclesiastical principles and practices
English > ecclesiasticism: 2 senses > noun 1, act
Meaningexcessive adherence to ecclesiastical forms and activities.
Example"their ecclesiasticism overwhelmed their religion"
Broaderattachment, adherence, adhesionFaithful support for a cause or political party or religion
English > ecclesiasticism: 2 senses > noun 2, cognition
MeaningReligion appropriate to a church and to ecclesiastical principles and practices.
Broaderreligion, faith, religious beliefA strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

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