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papalism

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of papism.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Synonyms: papism

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

Hierocracy; the doctrine of the pope’s supreme authority in temporal as well as spiritual affairs.

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Usage: historical, uncountable

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History

Etymology

From papal + -ism.