zing3 gaau3 hap6 jat1政教合一
Jyutpingzing3 gaau3 hap6 jat1
Yalejing gaau hahp yāt
Definition
The union of church and state; the combination of political and religious power.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in academic, historical, or political discussions rather than casual daily conversation. It describes a specific governance model where the political leader is also the supreme religious authority, or where the state and religious institutions are fused into a single entity. It carries a formal tone and is often used to contrast with the concept of secularism.
Examples
Many countries in history have experienced caesaropapism.
What impact does a system of caesaropapism have on modern society?
Related words
Common phrases
to implement caesaropapism
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
