Catholic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkæ.θ(ə.)lɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Catholic is an adjective meaning Universal; all-encompassing.
Meaning
Universal; all-encompassing.
More Meanings
- (usually of people and their feelings, tastes, etc.) Embracing all.
- (of medicines or remedies, obsolete) Universally applicable.
- Of universal human interest or use.
- Alternative letter-case form of Catholic.
- (obsolete) Common or prevalent; especially universally prevalent.
Example Sentences
"I've got catholic tastes. Catholic with a small "c", of course."
The church is catholic, universal, so are all her actions; all that she does, belongs to all.
He was omnivorous in his appetite for knowledge, quite catholic in his range of interests […]
Newton Heath depot has lately been catholic in its choice of power for the 6.10 p.m. Manchester-Southport and the 9 p.m. back via Bolton.
Synonyms for catholic
Depending on context, synonyms include universal, common, ecumenical, general, generic, nonspecific.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include broad-minded, denominational, catholicism, christian, church, pax.
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