Clericalism in Irish (Cléiriúlachas): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for clericalism?

The Irish for clericalism is cléiriúlachas (pronounced “KLAY-roo-luh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.

How to say “clericalism” in Irish

Irish:: cléiriúlachas
English:: clericalism
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “KLAY-roo-luh-khus” /ˈklʲeːɾʲuːləxəsˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: cléiriúlachais, an chléiriúlachais (e.g. tionchar an chléiriúlachais, the influence of clericalism)

What does “cléiriúlachas” mean?

clericalism: Clericalism: the policy or attitude of giving the clergy great power or influence in public and political life.Also: clerical influence, priestly power.

“Cléiriúlachas” with the article

Here is cléiriúlachas after the article (an t-alt).

an cléiriúlachas

the clericalism

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“Cléiriúlachas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using cléiriúlachas, the Irish word for clericalism.

Bhí cléiriúlachas láidir in Éirinn tráth.

Clericalism was once strong in Ireland.

Cháin an t-iriseoir an cléiriúlachas go géar.

The journalist sharply criticised clericalism.

Labhair an Pápa i gcoinne an chléiriúlachais.

The Pope spoke out against clericalism.

Is fadhb mhór é an cléiriúlachas san Eaglais.

Clericalism is a big problem in the Church.

Scríobh sí leabhar faoi stair an chléiriúlachais.

She wrote a book about the history of clericalism.

Níl mórán cléiriúlachais fágtha sa tír anois.

There is not much clericalism left in the country now.

Chreid sé go raibh cléiriúlachas ag déanamh dochair don pholaitíocht.

He believed clericalism was harming politics.

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Clericalism in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for clericalism?

The Irish for clericalism is cléiriúlachas (pronounced “KLAY-roo-luh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce cléiriúlachas in Irish?

Cléiriúlachas is said like “KLAY-roo-luh-khus” (IPA /ˈklʲeːɾʲuːləxəsˠ/).

Does cléiriúlachas have a plural?

No plural form is given for cléiriúlachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does cléiriúlachas change to chléiriúlachas or gcléiriúlachas?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cléiriúlachas becomes mo chléiriúlachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcléiriúlachas (eclipsis).

How is 'cléiriúlachas' different from 'cléir'?

'Cléir' means the clergy as a body, while 'cléiriúlachas' is the ideology or practice of clerical power in society.

Clericalism in Irish (Cléiriúlachas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage