Catholic

adjective

/ˈkaθ(ə)lɪk/

Word Frequency: 35.7

Definitions

1.adjectiveOf the Western Christian church, as differentiated from e.g. the Orthodox church.

"Christmas is celebrated at different dates in the Catholic and Orthodox calendars."

2.adjectiveOf the Roman Catholic church in particular.

"Catholic churches are built differently than Protestant ones."

3.adjectiveUniversal; all-encompassing.

4.adjectivePertaining to all kinds of people and their range of tastes, proclivities etc.; liberal.

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