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papalize

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

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To make papal; to introduce papal authority or Roman customs.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To conform to popery.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic, intransitive

Examples

  • 1783 April 20, William Cowper, letter to Rev. John Newton papalizing is the crime with which he charges all of that denomination

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History

Etymology

From papal + -ize.