catholicism

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

Catholicism
    n 1: the beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church [syn:
         {Catholicism}, {Catholicity}]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Catholicism \Ca*thol"i*cism\, n. [Cf. F. catholicisme.]
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   1. The state or quality of being catholic or universal;
      catholicity. --Jer. Taylor.
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   2. Liberality of sentiment; breadth of view.
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   3. The faith of the whole orthodox Christian church, or
      adherence thereto.
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   4. The doctrines or faith of the Roman Catholic church, or
      adherence thereto.
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