Meaning
Belonging to the Roman Catholic Church, the Christian church led by the Pope. Usually written with a capital C.
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Word origin
From Greek katholikos, meaning universal or for everyone, through Latin catholicus; the church used it to mean the whole Christian world.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- katholikos
Examples
Dublin.
A Catholic school is run by the Catholic Church.
Rome.
Note the capital C when talking about the church.
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Here "Catholics" is a noun; the people who belong to the church.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 32, lesson 2: catholic, rib, effective and 7 more words.