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popery

American  
[poh-puh-ree] / ˈpoʊ pə ri /

noun

Disparaging.

  1. the Roman Catholic Church, especially its doctrines, ceremonies, and system of government.

popery British  
/ ˈpəʊpərɪ /

noun

  1. a derogatory name for Roman Catholicism

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Other Word Forms

  • antipopery noun

Etymology

Origin of popery

First recorded in 1525–35; pope + -ery

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