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catholic
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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
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free from provincial prejudices or attachments
catholic
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having an inclusive nature, characterized by openness and acceptance toward different viewpoints or aspects of human experience
Catholic
adj
Example
The Catholic tradition places significant importance on the intercession of saints.
The professor's catholic knowledge covered a wide array of subjects.
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.
In Catholic theology, believers may undergo purification in purgatory to achieve holiness before entering heaven.
