Popish
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpəʊpɪʃ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Popish is an adjective meaning (derogatory, used by early Protestants) of or pertaining to Roman Catholicism.
Meaning
(derogatory, used by early Protestants) of or pertaining to Roman Catholicism.
More Meanings
- (derogatory) acting like, or holding beliefs similar to, the pope.
Example Sentences
I do, therefore, much blame the petulcity of whatsoever author, that should dare to impute a Popish affection to him […]
Synonyms for popish
Depending on context, synonyms include papistical, papistic, papist, roman.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include papistical, papistic, papist, roman, recusant, recusants.
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