ultramontanism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Roman Catholic philosophy that emphasises the prerogatives and powers of the Pope.

Word forms

ultramontanism ultramontanisms

Etymology

From ultramontane + -ism, after French ultramontanisme.

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