Catholicism
Catholicism (noun) means the beliefs, practices, and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church. Example: “He converted to Catholicism in his thirties.”
How to use Catholicism
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe religion and institution of the Catholic Church.
Word forms
Catholicisms plural, catholicisms plural
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He converted to _____ in his thirties.
Etymology
Compare French catholicisme.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for Catholicism
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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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