Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
antidisestablishmentarianism
Noun
/ˌæn.ti.dɪsˌɛs.tæb.lɪʃ.mənˈtɛr.i.ən.ɪ.zəm/
Definition
A political position that originated in 19th-century Britain, opposing the disestablishment of the Church of England as the state church.
Examples
- The debate on antidisestablishmentarianism reflected broader tensions between religion and politics.
- Many of the antidisestablishmentarianism advocates argued for the importance of maintaining the Church’s influence in government.
- While some supported disestablishment, others firmly stood against it, identifying with antidisestablishmentarianism.
Meaning
The term refers to the opposition to the idea of separating church and state, particularly in the context of the Anglican Church’s status in England.
Synonyms
- Opposition to disestablishment
- Pro-establishment
