popery

[ poh-puh-ree ]
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nounDisparaging.
  1. the Roman Catholic Church, especially its doctrines, ceremonies, and system of government.

Origin of popery

1
First recorded in 1525–35; pope + -ery

word story For popery

See papist.

Other words from popery

  • an·ti·pop·er·y, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for popery

popery

/ (ˈpəʊpərɪ) /


noun
  1. a derogatory name for Roman Catholicism

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