Associations to the word «Papist»

Wiktionary

PAPIST, noun. (religious slur) (Christianity) Used by some Protestants in referring to Roman Catholics, whose loyalties are seen to be with the papacy in Rome.
PAPIST, noun. Alternative form of papist

Dictionary definition

PAPIST, noun. An offensive term for Roman Catholics; originally, a Roman Catholic who was a strong advocate of the papacy.
PAPIST, adjective. Of or relating to or supporting Romanism; "the Roman Catholic Church".

Wise words

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Stephen King