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erastianism

/ɪˈræs.ti.ə.nɪ.zəm/

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noun

/ɪˈræs.ti.ə.nɪ.zəm/C2formalpolitical
  • ruДоктрина, утверждающая верховенство государства над церковью в церковных делах.

The doctrine asserting the supremacy of the state over the church in ecclesiastical matters.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Doctrine of state supremacy over churchC2formal

    The belief or principle that the state holds ultimate authority over the church in ecclesiastical or religious matters, often associated with the views of Erastus.

    ruДоктрина верховенства государства над церковью

    • Erastianism was a major point of contention during the English Reformation.
    • The political system of that country is heavily influenced by Erastianism.
    • Some theologians argue against Erastianism, advocating for church autonomy.

    Synonymscaesaropapism

    Antonymsclericalism

Forms
  • erastianisms plural form
  • erastianisms' possessive plural form
  • erastianism's possessive singular form