catholicity
broad-mindedness or liberality, as of tastes, interests, or views.
universality; general inclusiveness.
(initial capital letter) the Roman Catholic Church, or its doctrines and usages.
Origin of catholicity
1Other words from catholicity
- non·cath·o·lic·i·ty, noun
- un·cath·o·lic·i·ty, noun
Words Nearby catholicity
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How to use catholicity in a sentence
My only consolation in the matter is his catholicity of taste, for he shows no preference, as a rule.
Gardens of the Caribbees, v. 1/2 | Ida May Hill StarrIt was this catholicity therefore that made Islam blossom into a spiritual energy that embraces so many national units.
Islam Her Moral And Spiritual Value | Arthur Glyn LeonardThere was a true catholicity of spirit in this congregation which caused them to make all Christians feel at home there.
Around Old Bethany | Robert Lee BerryHis very essence was his kindness and charity; and one of the worst faults laid to his charge is a perilous sort of catholicity.
They can be met in but one way: by the breadth and broadening of human reason, by catholicity of taste and culture.
British Dictionary definitions for catholicity (1 of 2)
/ (ˌkæθəˈlɪsɪtɪ) /
a wide range of interests, tastes, etc; liberality
universality; comprehensiveness
British Dictionary definitions for Catholicity (2 of 2)
/ (ˌkæθəˈlɪsɪtɪ) /
the beliefs, etc, of the Catholic Church
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