Definition of catholic
(Entry 1 of 2)
b
often capitalized
: of, relating to, or forming the church universal
c
often capitalized
: of, relating to, or forming the ancient undivided Christian church or a church claiming historical continuity from it
2
: comprehensive, universal
especially
: broad in sympathies, tastes, or interests
a catholic taste in music
Catholic
nounDefinition of Catholic (Entry 2 of 2)
2
: a person who belongs to the universal Christian church
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