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Pronunciation
simonía
simony
Simon
Simon Magus, biblical figure
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-ía
noun suffix
Simonía means simony and refers to the practice of buying or selling ecclesiastical privileges. It comes from Simon0 (Simon Magus0) + -ía1 (noun suffix1).
noun
  1. simony
    The buying or selling of ecclesiastical privileges or offices
    La simonía está prohibida por la Iglesia Católica. // Simony is prohibited by the Catholic Church.