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papistical

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective papistical has 1 sense
  1. Roman, r.c., Romanist, romish, Roman Catholic, popish, papist, papistic, papistical - of or relating to or supporting Romanism; "the Roman Catholic Church"

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papistical

Adjective

1. Relating to, adhering to, or supporting the beliefs, practices, or authority of the Pope or the Roman Catholic Church.

2. Characteristic of, or resembling the customs, rituals, or views of the Papacy.

Sample sentences:

  • The churchgoers vehemently argued against any reform, their views being deeply papistical.
  • The artist's painting depicted a papistical procession, complete with all the ornate details of a religious event.
  • During the Renaissance, various European monarchs adopted a papistical approach and granted immense power to the Roman Catholic Church.

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