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[syn: Catholicism, Catholicity]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Catholicism \Ca*thol"i*cism\, n. [Cf. F. catholicisme.]
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1. The state or quality of being catholic or universal;
catholicity. --Jer. Taylor.
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2. Liberality of sentiment; breadth of view.
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3. The faith of the whole orthodox Christian church, or
adherence thereto.
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4. The doctrines or faith of the Roman Catholic church, or
adherence thereto.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
Catholicism
n 1: the beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church [syn:
Catholicism, Catholicity]