catholic
11catholic — (adj.) mid 14c., of the doctrines of the ancient Church, literally universally accepted, from Fr. catholique, from L.L. catholicus universal, general, from Gk. katholikos, from phrase kath holou on the whole, in general, from kata about + gen. of …
12catholic — adj *universal, cosmic, ecumenical, cosmopolitan Analogous words: *whole, entire, total: all around, many sided, *versatile: prevalent, *prevailing, current Antonyms: parochial: provincial Contrasted words: bigoted, fanatic, enthusiastic (see… …
13catholic — [adj] all embracing, general allinclusive, broad minded, charitable, comprehensive, cosmic, cosmopolitan, diffuse, eclectic, ecumenical, extensive, generic, global, inclusive, indeterminate, large scale, liberal, open minded, planetary, receptive …
14Catholic — /kath euh lik, kath lik/, adj. 1. of or pertaining to a Catholic church, esp. the Roman Catholic Church. 2. Theol. a. (among Roman Catholics) claiming to possess exclusively the notes or characteristics of the one, only, true, and universal… …
15catholic — catholically, catholicly /keuh thol ik lee/, adv. catholicalness, catholicness, n. /kath euh lik, kath lik/, adj. 1. broad or wide ranging in tastes, interests, or the like; having sympathies with all; broad minded; liberal. 2. universal in… …
16Catholic — [[t]kæ̱θlɪk[/t]] ♦♦♦ Catholics 1) ADJ: usu ADJ n The Catholic Church is the branch of the Christian Church that accepts the Pope as its leader and is based in the Vatican in Rome. → See also Anglo Catholic ...the Catholic Church. ...Catholic… …
17Catholic — The word Catholic was very early adopted as descriptive of the Church founded by our Lord and His Apostles. It means universal, or embracing all. In this sense the Church is catholic in these three things, (1) It is for all people; (2) It… …
18Catholic — 1. adjective a) Of the Western Christian church, as opposed to the Orthodox church. Christmas is celebrated at different dates in the Catholic and Orthodox calendars. b) Of the Roman Catholic church. The Church of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic… …
19Catholic — /ˈkæθlɪk / (say kathlik), / əlɪk/ (say uhlik) adjective 1. Theology a. claiming to possess exclusively the characteristics of the one, only, true, and universal Church, i.e., unity, visibility, indefectibility, apostolic succession, universality …
20catholic — adj. & n. adj. 1 of interest or use to all; universal. 2 all embracing; of wide sympathies or interests (has catholic tastes). 3 (Catholic) a of the Roman Catholic religion. b including all Christians. c including all of the Western Church. n.… …
