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papistic

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

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Being of or connected with the Roman Catholic faith.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: derogatory

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective

Meaning 2

of or relating to or supporting Romanism

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the Roman Catholic Church

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Roman, R.C., Romanist, romish, Roman Catholic, popish, papist, papistical

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English papist Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English papistic From papist + -ic.