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sacerdotalism

/ˌsæs.əˈdəʊ.təl.ɪ.zəm/

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noun

/ˌsæs.əˈdəʊ.təl.ɪ.zəm/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее систему верований или доктрину, которая подчеркивает роль священников как необходимых посредников между людьми и Богом.

A noun referring to a belief system or doctrine that emphasizes the role of priests as necessary intermediaries between human beings and God.

uncountable

  1. Belief in priestly mediationC2formal

    A religious doctrine or system that emphasizes the role of priests as necessary intermediaries between people and the divine.

    ruВера в посредничество священников

    • The church's strict adherence to sacerdotalism was challenged by reformers.
    • Sacerdotalism often grants priests special authority in rituals and sacraments.
    • Critics argue that sacerdotalism can create a barrier between individuals and their faith.

    Synonymsclericalismpriestcraft

Forms
  • sacerdotalisms plural form
  • sacerdotalisms' possessive plural form
  • sacerdotalism's possessive singular form