Word: clericalist
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: cler
i
cal
ist
Definition: Of or pertaining to clericalism; a policy of supporting the influence and power of the clergy in secular or political matters
Morphemes:
Affix: clerical
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or relating to the clergy; in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: clēricus
Language: la
Decoded: clericus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a priest, clergyman, cleric
Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals.
Affix: -ist
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: one who subscribes to a particular theological doctrine or religious denomination;
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ίζω
Language: grc
Decoded: -izo
Meaning: -ize, -ise
Affix: -τής
Language: grc
Decoded: -tes
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: With -ύζω verbs.