anticlerical

/ˌæntɪklerɪkəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

opposed to or critical of the clergy, especially the Catholic Church

“The politician’s antiklerical views were a major factor in her election.”

2. noun

a person who is opposed to or critical of the clergy, especially the Catholic Church

“The antiklerical movement gained momentum in the 19th century.”

Synonyms

  • anticleric
  • anticlericalist

Antonyms

  • clerical
  • proclerical