Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Political or secular power invested in members of the clergy.
Ireland in decades past saw an excess of clericalism and disregard for the laity.
Forms
- Plural
- clericalisms
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| clericalism | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- clergyism