Anti-clericalism is opposition to religious authority, typically in social or political matters. They were mainly opposed to the influence of Roman Catholicism.
Explanation:
Anti-clericalism has mainly been opposed to the influence of Roman Catholicism. They were mainly opposed to the religious authority in the political or in the social matters.
The Reformation began in 1517 when a German monk called Martin Luther protested about the Catholic Church. His followers became known as Protestants. Many people and governments adopted the new Protestant ideas. But many remained in the favor of the Catholicism only.