catholic

/ˈkaθ(ə)lɪk/ · adjective

Meaning

Of the Western Christian church, as differentiated from e.g. the Orthodox church.
Of the Roman Catholic church in particular.
Universal; all-encompassing.
Pertaining to all kinds of people and their range of tastes, proclivities etc.; liberal.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

broad-minded(English)denominational(English)catholicism(English)christian(English)church(English)pax(English)university(English)confessional(English)eparchy(English)archdiocese(English)prelate(English)diocese(English)

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Sources

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