exarchist

/ˈɛksɑrkɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who advocates for the separation of church and state, often with a focus on the need for the church to be subordinate to the state.

“The exarchist movement gained momentum in the 19th century as a response to the growing influence of the clergy in secular affairs.”

Synonyms

  • secularist
  • separationist

Antonyms

  • ecclesiast
  • theocrat