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Catholicism - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Catholicism : (noun)
1: the beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church [syn: Catholicism,
Catholicity]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Catholicism : \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.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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