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papism

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Pa´pism
n.1.Popery; - an offensive term.
papism
Usually disparaging. authoritarian government under the direction of the pope. Also papistry. — papist, n. — papistic, papistical, adj.
See also: Catholicism
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.papismpapism - the beliefs and practices of the Catholic Church based in Rome
Roman Catholicism, Romanism
Catholicism, Catholicity - the beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church
2.papism - offensive terms for the practices and rituals of the Roman Catholic Church
popery
practice, pattern - a customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern"
Translations
papism
n (pej) → Papismus m


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