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