noun
1. excessive adherence to ecclesiastical forms and activities (Freq. 1)
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their ecclesiasticism overwhelmed their religion
• Hypernyms: ↑attachment, ↑adherence, ↑adhesion
2. religion appropriate to a church and to ecclesiastical principles and practices
• Hypernyms: ↑religion, ↑faith, ↑religious belief
Useful english dictionary. 2012.