Definition of catholic
1a often capitalized : of, relating to, or forming the church universalb often capitalized : of, relating to, or forming the ancient undivided Christian church or a church claiming historical continuity from itc capitalized : roman catholic Her son goes to a Catholic school.
2 : comprehensive, universal; especially : broad in sympathies, tastes, or interests a catholic taste in music
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Examples of catholic in a Sentence
She is a novelist who is catholic in her interests.
a museum director with catholic tastes in art
Other Christian Religious Terms
Catholic
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1 : a person who belongs to the universal Christian church
2 : a member of a Catholic church; especially : roman catholic
15th Century
First Known Use of catholic
15th century
Other Christian Religious Terms
CATHOLIC Defined for English Language Learners
catholic
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Catholic : of or relating to the Roman Catholic Church
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: including many different things
Catholic
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: a person who is a member of the Roman Catholic Church
CATHOLIC Defined for Kids
catholic
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1 : including many different things or types Mae and Tuck clattered on … past a catholic mixture of houses … — Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting
2 cap : of or relating to the Roman Catholic church
Catholic
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: a member of the Roman Catholic church
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