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
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Troops have battled to regain control of most of the lakeside city, but the militants, who are believed to be holding a Catholic priest and many other hostages, continue to control pockets of territory.
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Franciscan Alliance is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest.
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Therese Catholic Rummage Sale: 7 a.m., to 3 p.m., Good Shepherd Hall, 7207 NW Missouri 9, Parkville.
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Fine, after receiving a gift in recognition of his service, also thanked the volunteers and Catholic Charities staff members who helped the campaign surpass its goal.
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The Democrats elected the first Catholic president, John F. Kennedy, and nominated the first Jew for vice president, Joe Lieberman.
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The family lived in Montreal during and after the war, and Brzezinski finished his Catholic education there.
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The oldest son of Polish diplomat Tadeus Brzezinski, Zbigniew was born on March 28, 1928, and attended Catholic schools during the time his father was posted in France and Germany.
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Ten years later, his father, Tadeusz, a diplomat from an aristocratic Catholic family, was posted to Montreal as Poland’s consul general.
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Other Christian Religious Terms
Catholic
playDefinition of Catholic
1 : a person who belongs to the universal Christian church
2 : a member of a Catholic church; especially : roman catholic
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The Pope is hosting a private seminar this week at his summer palace to make sure Catholics are all on the same page about Darwinian evolution.
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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
playDefinition of Catholic for Students
: a member of the Roman Catholic church
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