ultramontanist
- noun
- /ˌʌltrəˈmɒntənɪst/
- Formal
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ultramontano
- As an ultramontanist, he believed the Pope should have the final say in all church matters.
Examples
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Debates between the ultramontanists and their opponents shaped church policy in the 19th century.
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An ultramontanist supports the Pope's authority.
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The new bishop was considered an outspoken ultramontanist by his colleagues.
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The ultramontanist faction within the church has gained influence in recent years.
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The new bishop was considered an outspoken ultramontanist by his colleagues.
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As an ultramontanist, he believed the Pope should have the final say in all church matters.
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The ultramontanist faction within the church has gained influence in recent years.
Synonyms
A Catholic who supports the Pope's authority over local churches
A person who works for the pope's central office in the Roman Catholic Church
How Supportive
Surface Forms
Morphology
ultramontanist = ultramontane (semi-transparent) = ultramontane + ist
The form is built from the specialized adjective 'ultramontane' plus '-ist', but the base term is historical and not transparent to most learners.
Etymology
Ultramontanist comes from ultra 'beyond' and mont- 'mountain'. It was first used for people 'beyond the mountains' who looked to the Pope in Rome, so an ultramontanist is a person who supports strong papal authority over local churches.