Catholic

English

/ˈkæθ(ə)lɪk/

adj
Definitions
  • Of the Western Christian church, as differentiated from e.g. the Orthodox church.
  • Of the Roman Catholic church in particular.

Etymology

Derived from Old French catholique derived from Latin catholicus derived from Ancient Greek καθολικός (universal).

Origin

Ancient Greek

καθολικός

Gloss

universal

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