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What does antidisastablishmentarianism mean?

"Antidisestablishmentarianism" is a real word but it's a bit of a tongue twister and not commonly used.

It refers to opposition to the separation of church and state, specifically in relation to the disestablishment of the Church of England in the 19th century.

Here's a breakdown:

* Disestablishment: The act of removing a state-supported church from its privileged position.

* Anti-disestablishment: Opposing the separation of church and state.

* -arianism: A suffix used to indicate a belief or doctrine.

So, "antidisestablishmentarianism" is a belief system that favors a close relationship between the church and the government, as opposed to a separation of powers.

It's important to note that this term is largely historical and is not widely used today.

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