antidisestablishmentarianism \an`ti*dis`es*tab`lish*men*ta"ri*an*ism\ ([a^]n*t[-e]*d[i^]s`[e^]s*t[a^]b`l[i^]sh*men*t[^a]r"[-e]*[a^]n*[i^]z'm), n. the doctrine or political position that opposes the withdrawal of state recognition of an established church; -- used especially concerning the Anglican Church in England. Opposed to {disestablishmentarianism}. [PJC]