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Roman Catholic

/ˈroʊ.mən ˈkæθ.ə.lɪk/
adjectivenounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #4500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A member of the Roman Catholic Church, which is the largest Christian church, led by the Pope.

    "She was raised as a Roman Catholic and attended Mass every Sunday."
  2. 2

    Relating to the traditions, beliefs, and practices of the Roman Catholic Church.

    "The Roman Catholic faith emphasizes the importance of sacraments."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from Late Latin 'Romanus' and Greek 'katholikos', meaning 'universal'. The term became prominent post-Reformation to distinguish the communion of churches in full communion with the Pope in Rome from other Christian denominations.

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