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Papist

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.

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Popery 74% connected

The religion of the Roman Catholic Church, comprehending doctrines and practices; -- generally used in an opprobrious sense.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Popery 74% connected

The religion of the Roman Catholic Church, comprehending doctrines and practices; -- generally used in an opprobrious sense.

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Popish 74% connected

Of or pertaining to the pope; taught or ordained by the pope; hence, of or pertaining to the Roman Catholic Church; -- often used opprobriously.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Popish 74% connected

Of or pertaining to the pope; taught or ordained by the pope; hence, of or pertaining to the Roman Catholic Church; -- often used opprobriously.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Papistic 92% connected

Alt. of Papistical

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Papistical 92% connected

Of or pertaining to the Church of Rome and its doctrines and ceremonies; pertaining to popery; popish; -- used disparagingly.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Popish 92% connected

Of or pertaining to the pope; taught or ordained by the pope; hence, of or pertaining to the Roman Catholic Church; -- often used opprobriously.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Roman 92% connected

Of or pertaining to Rome, or the Roman people; like or characteristic of Rome, the Roman people, or things done by Romans; as, Roman fortitude; a Rom…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Romanist 92% connected

One who adheres to Romanism.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Romish 92% connected

Belonging or relating to Rome, or to the Roman Catholic Church; -- frequently used in a disparaging sense; as, the Romish church; the Romish religion…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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