papist

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Roman Catholic, especially one whose loyalties are seen to be with the papacy in Rome.
adj
  1. Roman Catholic.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of papist.

Pronunciation

/ˈpeɪp.ɪst/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-papist.wav

Word forms

papist papists more papist most papist

Etymology

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

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