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cath·o·lic
 catholic
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- pronunciation:
- kae
th
lihk
[or]
kaeth
lihk
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
all-encompassing or wide-ranging.
a catholic taste in literature- synonyms:
- inclusive
- antonyms:
- parochial, provincial
- similar words:
- broad, comprehensive, ecumenical, general, universal, wide
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definition 2: |
(cap.) of or pertaining to the Roman Catholic Church.
The pope is the head of the Catholic Church.- synonyms:
- Roman Catholic
- similar words:
- ultramontane
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definition 3: |
of or pertaining to the universal Christian Church.
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
(cap.) a member of the Catholic Church.
- synonyms:
- Roman Catholic
- similar words:
- Ultramontane
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derivations: |
catholically (adv.), catholicly (adv.) |
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