Ultramontanism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ultramontanism is a noun meaning A Roman Catholic philosophy that emphasises the prerogatives and powers of the Pope.
Meaning
A Roman Catholic philosophy that emphasises the prerogatives and powers of the Pope.
Example Sentences
Ultramontanism is often seen as a conservative force in the Church, but after 1815 it represented innovation and the prospect of Church reconstruction and revival, albeit of a particular type.
Word Forms
- ultramontanisms
Synonyms for ultramontanism
Depending on context, synonyms include curialism.
Antonyms for ultramontanism
Common opposites include conciliarism, congregationalism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include neo-ultramontanism, curialist, papalism, conciliarism, papism, hierocracy.
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