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Papist is a related term of popish.

Papist is a synonym of popish.



As an adjective popish

is of or pertaining to Roman Catholicism.

As a noun papist is

used by some Protestants in referring to Roman Catholics, whose loyalties are seen to be with the papacy in Rome.

popish

English

Adjective

(head)
  • (derogatory) of or pertaining to Roman Catholicism
  • * Bishop Joseph Hall
  • I do, therefore, much blame the petulcity of whatsoever author, that should dare to impute a Popish affection to him
  • (derogatory) acting like, or holding beliefs similar to, the pope.
  • Synonyms

    * Catholic (neutral ) * papal (neutral ) * papist (derogatory ) * Roman Catholic (neutral ) * Romish (derogatory )

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    papist

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (derogatory, Christianity) Used by some Protestants in referring to Roman Catholics, whose loyalties are seen to be with the papacy in Rome.
  • Synonyms

    * Romist

    See also

    * Roman Catholicism * Reformation