| Pronunciation: | | ku'thâli`sizum
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[n] the beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church |
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CATHOLICISM is a 11 letter word that starts with C. |
| | Synonyms: | | Catholicity |
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| | See Also: | | Christian religion, Christianity, Eastern Catholicism, Roman Catholicism, Romanism |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Ca*thol"i*cism\, n. [Cf. F. catholicisme.]
1. The state or quality of being catholic or universal;
catholicity. --Jer. Taylor.
2. Liberality of sentiment; breadth of view.
3. The faith of the whole orthodox Christian church, or
adherence thereto.
4. The doctrines or faith of the Roman Catholic church, or
adherence thereto.
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