Roman Catholicism

noun

: the faith, doctrine, or polity of the Roman Catholic Church

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For others, such as Roman Catholicism, Lent ends at sundown on Maundy, or Holy Thursday. — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026 For others, such as Roman Catholicism, Lent ends at sundown on Maundy, or Holy Thursday. — Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026 Today, Roman Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity affirm these texts as a part of their canon. — Christy Cobb, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026 After decades of declining attendance and dwindling faith in much of the Western world, Roman Catholicism could be witnessing an unexpected revival. — Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Roman Catholicism

Word History

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Roman Catholicism was in 1662

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“Roman Catholicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Roman%20Catholicism. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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