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Definition of Papist
1. Noun. An offensive term for Roman Catholics; originally, a Roman Catholic who was a strong advocate of the papacy.
Language type: Depreciation, Derogation, Disparagement
Generic synonyms: Roman Catholic
Derivative terms: Papism, Papistic, Papistical
Generic synonyms: Roman Catholic
Derivative terms: Papism, Papistic, Papistical
2. Adjective. Of or relating to or supporting Romanism. "The Roman Catholic Church"
Exact synonyms: Papistic, Papistical, Popish, R.c., Roman, Roman Catholic, Romanist, Romish
Partainyms: Romanism, Romanism, Romanism, Romanism, Romanism
Partainyms: Romanism, Romanism, Romanism, Romanism, Romanism
Definition of Papist
1. n. A Roman catholic; one who adheres to the Church of Rome and the authority of the pope; -- an offensive designation applied to Roman Catholics by their opponents.
Definition of Papist
1. a follower of the pope [n -S]
Medical Definition of Papist
1. A Roman catholic; one who adheres to the Church of Rome and the authority of the pope; an offensive designation applied to Roman Catholics by their opponents. Origin: F. Papiste. See Pape, Pope. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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