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Term: antidisestablishment

Description:

Antidisestablishment is a term derived from the combination of 'anti', meaning against, and 'disestablishment', which refers to the removal of the official status of an established church. This term is often used to describe opposition to the separation of church and state.

Sample Sentences:

As a noun:

1. The antidisestablishment movement gained momentum in the early 19th century, advocating for the maintenance of an official state church.

2. Not everyone agreed with the antidisestablishment sentiment, as some believed in the absolute separation of church and state.

As an adjective:

1. His antidisestablishment views made him unpopular among those who valued the influence of the church in government affairs.

2. The candidates' conflicting opinions on antidisestablishment policies sparked heated debates throughout the election campaign.

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