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Definition of Catholicism
1. Noun. The beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church.
Generic synonyms: Christian Religion, Christianity
Specialized synonyms: Papism, Roman Catholicism, Romanism, Eastern Catholicism
Derivative terms: Catholic, Catholicize
Definition of Catholicism
1. n. The state or quality of being catholic or universal; catholicity.
Definition of Catholicism
1. Noun. The faiths, practices and doctrines of a Catholic Church, but especially of the Roman Catholic Church ¹
2. Noun. The state or quality of being catholic or universal; catholicity. —Jer. Taylor. ¹
3. Noun. Liberality of sentiment; breadth of view. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Catholicism
1. The christian faith, practice, or system of the catholic church, specifically the roman catholic, the christian church that is characterised by a hierarchic structure of bishops and priests in which doctrinal and disciplinary authority are dependent upon apostolic succession, with the pope as head of the episcopal college. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Catholicism
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