Clericalists

/ˈklɛrɪkəlɪsts/ noun

Definition

Plural of clericalist; multiple people who advocate for increased clergy influence in secular matters.

Etymology

Plural form of clericalist, using the standard English -s pluralization of -ist nouns. This form reflects the significant political movements of 19th and 20th-century Europe.

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During the Spanish Civil War, 'clericalists' and anti-clericalists weren't just debating philosophy—they represented opposing visions of whether priests should run schools, hospitals, and society itself, making this term politically explosive.

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