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Romist

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

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noun

Meaning 1

An adherent of Romism.

A Roman Catholic.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic

Examples

  • a. 1716, Robert South, a sermon on Titus 1. 1. the Romists hold fast the distinction of mortal and venial sins

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noun

Meaning 2

An adherent of Romism.

A curialist.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic, rare

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History

Etymology

From Rome + -ist.