Catholic
Pronunciation
/ˈkæθlɪk/
British pronunciation
/ˈkæθlɪk/

Definition & Meaning of "Catholic"in English

catholic
01

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

Catholic definition and meaning
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Examples
She attends Mass every Sunday at her local Catholic church.
The Catholic tradition places significant importance on the intercession of saints.
02

free from narrow provincial views or restrictive attachments

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Examples
She had a catholic taste in music, enjoying everything from jazz to heavy metal.
His catholic interests ranged from medieval history to modern robotics.
Catholic
01

a member of the Roman Catholic Church or another Catholic denomination

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Examples
As a Catholic, he attended Mass every Sunday.
The Catholic explained the significance of the rosary to her friend.
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British pronunciation
/kˈæθlɪk/
catholic
01

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

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Examples
She has a catholic taste in music, enjoying a wide range of genres.
His catholic knowledge of world literature allows him to appreciate and analyze works from different regions and eras.
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