ecclesiasticism

Definition of Ecclesiasticism in English :

1. ecclesiasticism

excessive adherence to ecclesiastical forms and activities

Example Sentences:
'their ecclesiasticism overwhelmed their religion'

2. ecclesiasticism

religion appropriate to a church and to ecclesiastical principles and practices

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Ecclesiasticism

noun

exaggerated attachment to the practices or principles of the Christian Church

noun

1.

ecclesiastical principles, rituals, customs, etc.

2.

strong attachment to these things

n.

1. Ecclesiastical principles, practices, and activities.

2. Excessive adherence to ecclesiastical principles and forms.