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Webster 1913 Edition

Papist

Pa′pist

,
Noun.
[F.
papiste
. See
Pape
,
Pope
.]
A Roman Catholic; one who adheres to the Church of Rome and the authority of the pope; – an offensive designation applied to Roman Catholics by their opponents.

Webster 1828 Edition

Papist

PA'PIST

,
Noun.
A Roman catholic; one that adheres to the church of Rome and the authority of the pope.

Definition 2024

Papist

Papist

See also: papist

English

Noun

Papist ‎(plural Papists)

  1. Alternative form of papist

papist

papist

See also: Papist

English

Noun

papist ‎(plural papists)

  1. (religious slur, Christianity) A Roman Catholic, whose loyalties are seen to be with the papacy in Rome.

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Etymology

From Middle French papiste, from Latin papa ‎(“pope”).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈpeɪp.ɪst/
  • Rhymes: -eɪpɪst

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