Definition
Definition of Catholic - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
religionTECH. person belonging to a worldwide church led by the popeTECH.
- He identifies as a Catholic, embracing the church's teachings.
Adjective
Western ChristianTECH. of the Western Christian church, distinct from OrthodoxTECH.
- The Catholic traditions differ from the Orthodox ones.
Expressions with Catholic
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something is obviously true or certain
Is water wet? Well, the Pope is Catholic!
adhering more strictly to Catholic rules than the Pope requires
She is more Catholic than the Pope in her church attendance.
used to emphasize an obvious truth
Is the Pope a Catholic? Of course, I will help you!
not adhering to Catholic beliefs or practices
She attended a non-Catholic service on Sunday.
rhetorical question used to say the answer is obviously yes
“Can you keep a secret?” “Is the Pope Catholic?”
member of the global church led from the Vatican
She is a devoted Roman Catholic.
the global Christian church in communion with the Pope
The Catholic Church has a significant influence worldwide.
the largest branch of Christianity with a global presence
Many people around the world belong to the Roman Catholic Church.
member of the Church of England emphasizing Roman Catholic beliefs and practices
He became an Anglo-Catholic because he preferred a more ritualistic approach to worship..
Origin of Catholic
Greek, katholikos (universal)
Terms with Catholic included in their meaning
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vatican office
the bishop of Rome and leader of the Roman Catholic Church
Christian clergy
ordained minister of the Catholic, Orthodox, or Anglican Church
religion
attend a Catholic Church service called Mass
religion
high-ranking official in the Catholic Church
religion
traditional Catholic prayer to Mary
church governance
the system of governance in the Catholic Church
religion
Catholic prayer to the Virgin Mary
music
musical setting of the traditional Catholic prayer for voice or choir
Catholicism
Catholic sacrament for anointing the dying
pope
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
religion
Catholic mass to honor a dead person
church practice
Roman Catholic devotion to Jesus's heart
city-state church
independent city-state in Rome, headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church
religion
the main priest serving a Roman Catholic parish
Catholic prayer
prayer expressing sorrow for sins
religion
Roman Catholic church with special status
religion
ornamented cupboard for the Eucharist in Catholic churches
religious rite
Catholic sacrament given to those gravely ill or near death
Catholic Church
declare a deceased person to be among the blessed, in Catholicism
religion
friar belonging to a Catholic order known for simple robes and service
music
style of unaccompanied monophonic singing in the Catholic Church
Catholic doctrine
doctrine that Mary was conceived without original sin
church history
catholic teaching and movement stressing original sin and predestination
Catholic Church
papal ambassador to a foreign court or government
Examples of Catholic in a sentence
She met a Catholic who shared her values. Catholic schools often have religious education classes. The Catholic church celebrates many traditional holidays.
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- French:catholique, ...
- German:Katholik, katholisch, ...
- Italian:Cattolico, cattolico, ...
- Spanish:católico, ...
- Portuguese:católico, ...
- Chinese:天主教徒, 天主教的, ...
- Japanese:カトリック教徒, カトリック, ...
- Arabic:كَاثُولِيكِيّ, غَرْبِي مَسِيحِي, ...
- Hebrew:קָתוֹלִי, ...
- Russian:католик, католический, ...
- Ukrainian:католик, католицький, ...
- Hindi:कैथोलिक, पश्चिमी ईसाई, ...
Definition of catholic - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
all-inclusiveuniversal or all-encompassing in nature
- Her interests are catholic, ranging from art to science.
2.
inclusivitybroad-minded and embracing all tastes
- He has a catholic taste in music.
Expressions with catholic
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appealing to a wide variety of people
His art has a catholic taste.
having interests in many different things or areas
She is known for her catholic tastes in music.
possess a wide range of interests or preferences
She has catholic tastes in music, enjoying all genres.
type of verse used in hymns
The hymn was written in catholic metre.
unit of length from 1675 slightly shorter than a meter
The catholic meter was used in historical measurements.
Origin of catholic
Greek, katholikos (universal)
Examples of catholic in a sentence
The library offers a catholic collection of books. Her library reflects her catholic interests. The festival was known for its catholic selection of films.
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- French:universel, éclectique, ...
- German:allumfassend, breitgefächert, ...
- Italian:universale, eclettico, ...
- Spanish:universal, ecléctico, ...
- Portuguese:abrangente, eclético, ...
- Chinese:广泛的, 兼收并蓄的, ...
- Japanese:普遍的な, 包容力のある, ...
- Arabic:شامل, مُتَنَوِّع, ...
- Hebrew:אוּנִיבֶרְסָלִי, רַחַב אוֹפָקִים, ...
- Russian:универсальный, широкий, ...
- Ukrainian:всеосяжний, різноманітний, ...
- Hindi:व्यापक, उदार, ...
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