Clericalist (Noun)
Meaning
One who advocates clericalism.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The politician was criticized for being a clericalist, prioritizing the interests of the institutional church over the needs of the community.
- His opponents labeled him a clericalist for advocating policies that strengthened the power of the clergy.
- She feared that her country was becoming increasingly dominated by clericalist ideologies that undermined human rights.
- Some argued that the new law marked a shift towards clericalist politics, where the government prioritized the influence of the institutional church.
- The movement's leader was a staunch clericalist who advocated for the church to have significant control over public policy and education.