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papist

pa·pist

UK/ˈpeɪp.ɪst/ uncommon
adjective (1) noun (1)

adjective

1.

of or relating to or supporting Romanism

  • “the Roman Catholic Church”
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noun

1.

a Roman Catholic who is a strong advocate of the papacy

Origin

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

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