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    Catholic
    /ˈkaθ(ə)lɪk/

    adjective

    • 1. of the Roman Catholic faith.

    noun

    • 1. a member of the Roman Catholic Church.

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › catholicCatholic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of the word catholic, which can be an adjective or a noun. Find out the difference between roman catholic and catholic universal, and see examples of catholic in sentences.

  3. www.dictionary.com › browse › catholicCATHOLIC Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Catholic can mean broad-minded, universal, or relating to the Christian church. It can also refer to a member of the Roman Catholic Church or other churches that claim continuity with the ancient undivided church.

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  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCATHOLIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of catholic as an adjective and a noun, and how to use it in different contexts. Find out the difference between catholic and Catholic, and see translations in other languages.

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Catholic_(term)Catholic (term) - Wikipedia

    Catholic is a Greek word meaning 'universal' and is used to describe different Christian traditions and denominations. Learn about the etymology, history and meaning of catholic in Christian ecclesiology and theology.

  7. www.learnreligions.com › catholicism-beliefs-and-practicesCatholic Religion: Beliefs, Practices, and History

    May 17, 2024 · Catholicism is a Christian religion that follows the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Bible. It has 1.4 billion followers, a universal God, a Trinity, a Pope, and seven sacraments.

  8. www.britannica.com › topic › Roman-CatholicismRoman Catholicism | Definition, Religion, Beliefs, History, &...

    1 day ago · Roman Catholicism, Christian religion that has been the decisive spiritual force in the history of Western civilization. Along with Eastern Orthodoxy and Protestantism, it is one of the three major branches of Christianity.

  9. www.catholic.com › magazine › print-editionWhat Does Catholic Mean? | Catholic Answers Magazine

    Jan 1, 2005 · Learn the origin and meaning of the word catholic, which describes the universal Church founded by Christ and led by the apostles. Explore the development of doctrine, the authority of the bishop, and the testimony of the early Christians.