| establishmentarianism | (n) the doctrine of supporting the social or political establishment, Syn. establishmentism |
| establishmentarian | n. One who regards the Church primarily as an establishment formed by the State, and overlooks its intrinsic spiritual character. Shipley. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| establishmentarianism | n. the doctrine or political position that advocates establishment of a church as the official state religion; -- applied especially to the Church of England.. [ PJC ] |