popery

[ poh-puh-ree ]

noun

Disparaging.

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

popery

/ ˈpəʊpərɪ /

noun

1. a derogatory name for Roman Catholicism

Other Word Forms

• anti·poper·y noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of popery¹

First recorded in 1525–35; pope + -ery

Related Words

• pontiff