Byzantinism

Definitions of Byzantinism
  1. noun
    the doctrine that the state is supreme over the church in ecclesiastical matters
    synonyms: Caesaropapism, Erastianism
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    type of:
    theological doctrine
    the doctrine of a religious group
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