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non-Catholic

noun non-Cath·o·lic \ ˌnän-ˈkath-lik , -ˈka-thə- \

Definition of non-Catholic

: a person who is not a Catholic
  • services attended by both Catholics and non-Catholics
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non-Catholic

adjective
    • non-Catholic churches/clergy

First Known Use of non-catholic

1650

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