papist

🇺🇸 /ˈpeɪpɪst/ 🇬🇧 /ˈpeɪpɪst/
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noun
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A person who is a Roman Catholic, used in a negative way by some Protestants.

He accused his opponent of being a papist, trying to undermine his credibility.

adjective
R

Related to or supporting Roman Catholic beliefs, used in a negative way by some Protestants.

The papist influence in the region was seen as a threat to the Protestant community.

translation

n. A person who is a Roman Catholic, used in a negative way by some Protestants.
adj. Related to or supporting Roman Catholic beliefs, used in a negative way by some Protestants.

Word Forms

Plural papists