Antipriesthood

/ˌæntiˈpriːsthʊd/ noun

Opposition to the institution, authority, or status of the priesthood as a religious class or hierarchy.

Combines anti- (against) + priesthood (the collective body of priests or the state of being a priest). Unlike antipriestcraft which targets the misuse of priestly power, antipriesthood directly opposes the existence or legitimacy of priests themselves as a separate class.

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