Priestcraft
[pri:stkræft]
Definition
(noun.) the skills involved in the work of a priest.
(noun.) a derogatory reference to priests who use their influence to control secular or political affairs.
Typist: Robinson--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) Priestly policy; the policy of a priesthood; esp., in an ill sense, fraud or imposition in religious concerns; management by priests to gain wealth and power by working upon the religious motives or credulity of others.
Checker: Sheena
Examples
- He saw in the spreading doctrine of Buddhism an ally against the growth of priestcraft and caste. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Is it any wonder that the priests realized that between this man and themselves there was no choice but that he or priestcraft should perish? H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- We are told in vivid language the plain issue between the more ancient rule of priestcraft and the newer fashion in human affairs. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
Typist: Tito