English Explanatory Dictionary

popish

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. of or pertaining to Roman Catholicism
  2. acting like, or holding beliefs similar to, the pope.
adj
  1. Alternative letter-case form of popish.

Pronunciation

/ˈpəʊpɪʃ/ pōʹpĭsh /ˈpoʊpɪʃ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-popish.wav

Word forms

popish more popish most popish

Etymology

From pope + -ish.

Synonyms

Roman Catholic § Synonyms

Related words

pope popess Orangey Prod Proddy

Derived words

popishly popishness semipopish
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