Catholicism

noun

Ca·​thol·​i·​cism kə-ˈthä-lə-ˌsi-zəm How to pronounce Catholicism (audio)
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: the faith, practice, or system of Catholic Christianity

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In Catholicism, churches all around the world hold relics of saints and even Jesus Christ himself that serve as places of pilgrimage and for a connection to the greater Roman Church. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Mar. 2025 Generally, Braverman doesn’t hold any resentment towards Catholicism. Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025 Ireland became more sectarian over the course of the 19th century, and nationalism became more associated with Catholicism. Bryan McGovern, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025 Carolina Rhodes, 17, pointed out some commonalities between Catholicism and Islam. Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Catholicism

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First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Catholicism was in 1582

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“Catholicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Catholicism. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.

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