Roman Catholicism
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- noun
- /ˈroʊmən kəˈθɒlɪsɪzəm/
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catolicismo romano
- Larry was raised in a family that has practiced Roman Catholicism for more than 11 generations.
- convert to Roman Catholicism
- Roman Catholicism as their religion
- modern Roman Catholicism
Well, it did all kinds of vestiges of Roman Catholicism, which these staunch Protestants, let's face it, hated.
- Well, it did all kinds of vestiges of Roman Catholicism, which these staunch Protestants, let's face it, hated.
Examples
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For her, Roman Catholicism was a serious intellectual tradition, not to be confused with guilt trips on petty matters.
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Therefore, the link between Poland and Roman Catholicism was strengthened.
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As was true for most of Latin America, Roman Catholicism was the state religion.
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Following its independence, Ecuador's first president established Roman Catholicism as the state's exclusive religion in the country's initial constitution.
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Liberation theologians are among the most recent and outspoken proponents of doctrinal reform in Roman Catholicism.
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Many people around the world follow the beliefs and practices of Roman Catholicism as their faith.
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In Italy, Roman Catholicism plays a significant role in shaping cultural and social values.
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Primarily found in Europe and Latin America, Roman Catholicism is known for its rich traditions and community activities.
Synonyms
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5.5
The Christian religion and practices led by the pope in Rome
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A Christian church led by the Pope in the Vatican that has its own teachings and services
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A Christian church that the Pope leads in the Vatican
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The Christian church in Rome led by the Pope
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Beliefs and practices of the Catholic Church that guide worship and daily life
A branch of the Christian church based in Rome led by the pope and bishops
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'Roman' specifies the association with Rome/the Pope and 'Catholicism' names the Catholic faith, so the combined phrase denotes the branch of Catholic belief tied to Rome. This adjective + noun pattern is cross-linguistically transparent and follows common semantic composition, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents should understand it.
Etymology
Roman Catholicism comes from Roman, which means from Rome, and Catholic, an old word meaning 'universal'. Long ago, Christians who followed the leader in Rome were seen as the main, 'universal' church, and calling them Roman Catholicism shows their link to Rome and its leader, so the name now means the beliefs and organisation led from Rome.