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catholicism

/kæθˈɒlɪsɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does catholicism mean?

noun

The Christian Church in full communion with the Bishop of Rome, the Pope, and with the central government of the church in Rome. It is the largest Christian denomination and has a presence in almost every country in the world.

Example

"The Catholic Church has a long history of social justice and charitable work around the world."

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