noun
Uncommon
Catholicism
kuh-THO-lih-sih-zuhm
Catholicism (noun) means the beliefs, practices, and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church. Example: “He converted to Catholicism in his thirties.”
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The beliefs, practices, and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church.
"Catholicism is the second largest religious body after Sunni Muslims"
— Connie Green, Religious Diversity (2011)
"He converted to Catholicism in his thirties."
"Catholicism places strong emphasis on the sacraments."
How to use Catholicism
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe religion and institution of the Catholic Church.
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Compare French catholicisme.
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What does “Catholicism” mean?
The word “Catholicism” means the beliefs, practices, and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church. In plain terms, the religion and institution of the Catholic Church.
How do you pronounce “Catholicism”?
“Catholicism” is pronounced kuh-THO-lih-sih-zuhm (/kəˈθɒlɪsɪzəm/ in IPA).
How do you use “Catholicism” in a sentence?
Here is “Catholicism” used in a sentence: “He converted to Catholicism in his thirties.”
What part of speech is “Catholicism”?
“Catholicism” is a noun.
Is “Catholicism” a common word?
“Catholicism” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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