"Nicolaitism" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From Nicolaite + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Nicolaite|ism}} Nicolaite + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Nicolaitism (uncountable)
  1. (historical) The practices of the Nicolaitan sect; libertinism, especially among the clergy; clerical marriage. Tags: historical, uncountable Synonyms: nicolaitism, nikolaitism
    Sense id: en-Nicolaitism-en-noun-eCvU~snd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ism

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