sacerdotalism

noun

: religious belief emphasizing the powers of priests as essential mediators between God and humankind

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sacerdotalism was in 1856

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“Sacerdotalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sacerdotalism. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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