Anticlericalism
opposed to the influence and activities of the clergy or the church in secular or public affairs.
contemporary examples
most ominous of all was the consequence of northern anticlericalism.
david frum’s book club: the pursuit of italy david frum march 16, 2012
adjective
opposed to the power and influence of the clergy, esp in politics
noun
a supporter of an anticlerical party
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