caesaropapism
IPA: sˈizɝˈoʊpæpɪzʌm
noun
- (government, religion) The combination of state (originally imperial) power with religious authority; state authority over ecclesiastical matters.
- Alternative letter-case form of caesaropapism [(government, religion) The combination of state (originally imperial) power with religious authority; state authority over ecclesiastical matters.]
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Examples of "caesaropapism" in Sentences
- The claims of caesaropapism in this article are unsourced.
- However, in no way is caesaropapism a part of Orthodox dogma.
- The references to caesaropapism seem forced and unsubstantiated.
- This level of caesaropapism far exceeded that of the Byzantine Empire.