priestcraft

Meanings

• noun

  The control or manipulation of religious institutions and beliefs by a small group of people, often for their own gain.

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Variants

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pre-storage , prestorage

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word 'priest' and the suffix '-craft', meaning the occupation or trade of.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'priestcraft' was popularized during the Protestant Reformation as a criticism of the Catholic Church.

2. The word 'priestcraft' is not commonly used in modern English and is often replaced with terms such as 'clergy' or 'religion'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Clergy: The collective body of religious leaders, often including priests, ministers, and other religious figures.

2. Religion: A set of beliefs, practices, and values related to the worship of a particular deity or deities.

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Culture

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In literature, 'priestcraft' has been used to criticize the corruption and abuse of power within religious institutions. In art, it has been depicted as a symbol of deceit and manipulation.

How to Memorize "priestcraft"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small group of people controlling and manipulating religious institutions and beliefs for their own gain.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'priestcraft' with corruption, deceit, and manipulation within religious institutions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Preaching Income, Power, and Control' to remember the meaning of 'priestcraft'.

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