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antidisestablishmentarianism

28 letters|/ˌæntɪdɪsɪˌstæblɪʃmənˈtɛəriənɪzəm/
hardpolitical

Meaning

Opposition to the withdrawal of state support from an established church, especially the Church of England.

Etymology

anti- (against) + dis- (removal) + establish (church) + -ment (noun suffix) + -arian (supporter) + -ism (doctrine).

Usage

A significant 19th-century British political movement. Now mainly cited as an example of a long word.

Pronunciation

/ˌæntɪdɪsɪˌstæblɪʃmənˈtɛəriənɪzəm/

Tags

politicalhistoricalbritish