papistic

adjective pa·pis·tic \ pəˈpistik , -tēk \

variants: or papistical \-tə̇kəl, -tēk-\

Definition of papistic

usually disparaging

: of or relating to the Roman Catholic Church and its doctrines, ceremonies, or government

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papistically

\-tə̇k(ə)lē, -tēk-, -li\ adverb

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Origin and Etymology of papistic

papistic probably from Middle French papistique, from papiste + -ique -ic; papistical probably from Middle French papistique + English -al