Caesaropapism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌsiːzəɹəʊˈpeɪpɪzm̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Caesaropapism is a noun meaning (government, religion) The combination of state (originally imperial) power with religious authority; state authority over ecclesiastical matters.
Meaning
(government, religion) The combination of state (originally imperial) power with religious authority; state authority over ecclesiastical matters.
Example Sentences
Shari'a civil law and Ottoman secular fiscal and administrative practice were all combined with Byzantine Caesaropapism, entrenching the ruler as legislator and inhibiting the transition to the rule of law ultimately made in the Empire.
Word Forms
- caesaropapisms
- Caesaro-Papism
- Caesaro-papism
- caesaro-papism
Synonyms for caesaropapism
Depending on context, synonyms include caesaropapacy, caesaropapalism, caesaropopism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include caesaropapacy, ecclesiarchy, caesaropapist, papalism, papism, hierocracy.
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