catholic

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catholic

related to or belonging to the Western branch of the Christian Church that is led by the Pope

1.1

a member of a Catholic church

free from provincial prejudices or attachments

/kˈæθlɪk/

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catholic

having an inclusive nature, characterized by openness and acceptance toward different viewpoints or aspects of human experience

Examples

1. The self-proclaimed spiritual leader behaves as if he's more Catholic than the Pope, claiming to have unique divine insights.

2. If she becomes a nun, she'll dedicate her life to service without being more Catholic than the Pope or looking down on others.

3. They raised her (as) a Catholic.

4. Anne married a Jew, despite being raised a Catholic.