Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
antidisestablishmentarian
noun
/ˌantɪˌdɪsɛstæblɪʃmənˈtɛəriən/
Definition
Opposition to the withdrawal of state support for an established church.
Examples
- The antidisestablishmentarian movement gained popularity in the 19th century when debates about the church’s role in government intensified.
- Many people today use ‘antidisestablishmentarian’ as an example of a very long word rather than for its political significance.
- In discussions about church and state, some may identify themselves as antidisestablishmentarians, advocating for the church’s maintained status.
Meaning
The term refers to those who were against the disestablishment of the Church of England as the state church of England.
Synonyms
- Church-state supporter
- Establishmentarian
- Pro-establishment
