papist

Meanings

Plural: papists

Noun

an offensive term for Roman Catholics; originally, a Roman Catholic who was a strong advocate of the papacy
A Roman Catholic, especially one whose loyalties are seen to be with the papacy in Rome.

Adjective

of or relating to or supporting Romanism

Adj

Roman Catholic.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

papistic, papistical, popish, R.C., Roman, Roman Catholic, Romanist, romish, Romist

Scrabble Score: 10

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papist is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

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