Greek Catholic

noun

1
: a member of an Eastern rite of the Roman Catholic Church
2
: a member of an Eastern church

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Greek Catholic was in 1837

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“Greek Catholic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Greek%20Catholic. Accessed 23 Mar. 2023.

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