papistical
- adjective
- /ˈpæpɪstɪkəl/
- Slur
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papista
- The new laws were denounced by reformers as dangerously papistical.
Examples
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During the debate, accusations of papistical influence were hurled at the opposition.
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His writings were filled with papistical slurs against the clergy.
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The author's papistical views were evident in his writings.
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Critics often label his arguments as papistical.
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Many political leaders accused their rivals of having papistical agendas during the election season.
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The historian's book critiqued papistical doctrines that had influenced the church for centuries.
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In his speech, he warned against the dangers of papistical ideologies infiltrating modern governance.
Synonyms
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Related to the Catholic Church in Rome and its practices
Relating to the Roman Catholic Church, often used as an insult
Supporting one religious group and its practices
Antonyms
Compounds
- Archaic
A style of rule like the Pope's with strong central control and religious power
- Slur
A way of thinking that follows strict rules and accepts strong authority like church leaders
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Etymology
The word papistical comes from the old word papa meaning 'father', the same root as Pope and papal. Because the Pope is the 'father' of the Roman Catholic Church, papistical came to mean 'relating to' or 'supporting' that Church and is often used by critics as a negative label.