clericalist

/klerɪˈkælɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who advocates for or supports a strong clerical or ecclesiastical influence in the government or society.

“The clericalist movement gained momentum in the early 20th century, calling for a return to traditional values.”

Synonyms

  • clerical
  • ecclesiastic

Antonyms

  • laicist
  • secularist