Ultramontane Definition

ŭltrə-mŏntān, -mŏn-tān
adjective
Beyond the mountains, specif. the Alps.
Webster's New World
Supporting the authority of the papal court over national or diocesan authority.
American Heritage
Of the Roman Catholic doctrine of papal supremacy or the former Church party advocating it.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
noun
A person living beyond the mountains, esp. south of the Alps.
Webster's New World
One who advocates support of papal policy in ecclesiastical and political matters.
American Heritage
An adherent of the ultramontane party.
Webster's New World

Someone who acknowledges the supremacy of the Pope.

Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Ultramontane

Noun

Singular:
ultramontane
Plural:
ultramontanes

Origin of Ultramontane

  • Medieval Latin ultrāmontānus Latin ultrā- ultra- Latin montānus of mountains (from mōns mont- mountain men-2 in Indo-European roots)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Late Latin ultramontanus

    From Wiktionary

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