Papist
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpeɪp.ɪst/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Papist is a noun meaning (religious slur, Christianity) A Roman Catholic, especially one whose loyalties are seen to be with the papacy in Rome.
Meaning
(religious slur, Christianity) A Roman Catholic, especially one whose loyalties are seen to be with the papacy in Rome.
More Meanings
- (religious slur, Christianity) Roman Catholic.
Example Sentences
However, Menem promptly surprised many observers (and most of his voters) by forming an alliance with Alsogaray, and becoming more papist than the Pope in economic orthodoxy.
Word Forms
- papists
Synonyms for papist
Depending on context, synonyms include popish, papistical, papistic, roman.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include papistic, papistical, popish, roman, papisher, papism.
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