sacerdotalist
/ˌsæsərˈdoʊtəlɪst/
noun
- A person who believes that priests have special spiritual authority or powers, especially in religious rituals.
- The debate between the sacerdotalist and the reformer grew heated during the council meeting.
- The historian described the medieval church as dominated by sacerdotalists who guarded their privileges.
- As a devoted sacerdotalist, she believed only ordained priests could perform the sacred rites.
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