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papist definition

pa·pist (pā′pist)

noun

a Roman Catholic, esp. one who ardently supports the pope

Etymology: ModL papista < LL(Ec) papa, pope

adjective

of or like a Roman Catholic (esp. one ardently supporting the pope) or the Roman Catholic Church

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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