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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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Other Words from papistic

papistically \-tə̇k(ə)lē, -tēk-, -li \ adverb

History and Etymology for papistic

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

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