# clericalism

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈklɛ.ɹɪ.k(ə)ˌlɪ.z(ə)m/

## Definitions
1. Political or secular power invested in members of the clergy.

## Etymology
From clerical + -ism.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/clericalism