CATHOLICISM

Catholicism, Catholicity

(noun) the beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

catholicism (usually uncountable, plural catholicisms)

The state or quality of being catholic or universal; catholicity.

Liberality of sentiment; breadth of view.

Etymology

Noun

Catholicism (usually uncountable, plural Catholicisms)

The faiths, practices and doctrines of a Catholic Church, but especially of the Roman Catholic Church.

Hypernyms

• Christianity, trinitarianism

Coordinate terms

• Mormonism, Protestantism, Quakerism

Source: Wiktionary


Ca*thol"i*cism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. catholicisme.]

1. The state or quality of being catholic or universal; catholicity. Jer. Taylor.

2. Liberality of sentiment; breadth of view.

3. The faith of the whole orthodox Christian church, or adherence thereto.

4. The doctrines or faith of the Roman Catholic church, or adherence thereto.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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