simonists

si·mo·ny

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Definitions of simonists word

noun simonists the making of profit out of sacred things. 1
noun simonists the sin of buying or selling ecclesiastical preferments, benefices, etc. 1

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; Middle English simonie < Late Latin simōnia; so called from Simon Magus, who tried to purchase apostolic powers; see Simon ( def 5 ), -y3

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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