Anticlericalism
Definition
An ideological current, political attitude, or social movement opposing clericalism; a doctrine that combats the influence of the ecclesiastical hierarchy in public, political, judicial, and educational state affairs. This historical phenomenon, heavily developed during the Enlightenment and the French Revolution, promotes secularism, freedom of conscience, and the complete secularization of government institutions.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Anticlericalism
- Secularism
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun, singular conceptual form without regular plural variations. |
| Formation | Prefixation combining the operational element 'anti-' with the specialized sociological noun 'clericalism'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [an.ti.kle.ri.ka.ˈlizm] |
| Source | Glossary of Modern Political Theories, Secular Studies, and Philosophy of Religion |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: În secolul al XIX-lea, acest anticlericalism a dus la naționalizarea multor proprietăți deținute de mănăstiri.
EN: In the 19th century, this anticlericalism led to the nationalization of many properties held by monasteries.
RO: Eseul universitar analizează diferențele structurale dintre un anticlericalism politic moderat și cel radical.
EN: The university essay analyzes the structural differences between a moderate and a radical political anticlericalism.
RO: Fenomenul de anticlericalism a influențat masiv modul în care au fost concepute legile învățământului modern.
EN: The phenomenon of anticlericalism heavily influenced the way modern education laws were framed.
Idioms & Phrases
Anticlericalism politic radical / Radical political anticlericalism
RO: Doctrină guvernamentală dură care urmărește interzicerea ordinelor religioase și confiscarea totală a averilor ecleziastice.
EN: A harsh government doctrine aiming to ban religious orders and completely confiscate ecclesiastical wealth.
Val de anticlericalism istoric / Wave of historical anticlericalism
RO: Perioadă de efervescență socială și revoluționară în care masele contestă autoritatea morală și politică a preoților.
EN: A period of social and revolutionary effervescence during which the masses contest the moral and political authority of priests.
Manifestări de anticlericalism / Manifestations of anticlericalism
RO: Acțiuni publice, scrieri pamfletare sau reforme legislative menite să reducă controlul bisericii asupra stării civile.
EN: Public actions, lampoon writings, or legislative reforms intended to reduce the church's control over civil status registries.
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