popish

American  

[poh-pish] / ˈpoʊ pɪʃ /

adjective

Disparaging.

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of the Roman Catholic Church.

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popish British  

/ ˈpəʊpɪʃ /

adjective

1. derogatory belonging to or characteristic of Roman Catholicism

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Other Word Forms

• popishly adverb
• popishness noun

Etymology

Origin of popish

First recorded in 1520–30; pope + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

Then he was "atheistical, popish, heathenish, tyrannical, bloodthirsty;" now the country turned to him as a true patriot, the staunch upholder of the Anglican Church, the defender of the rights of Parliament.

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Later he rejoined the Church of England, and revealed a pretended popish plot, which resulted in the execution and imprisonment of many innocent persons.

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That staunch Tory, Roger North, in his Examen, has referred the origin of the name of his party to their connexion with the Duke of York and his popish allies.

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In the midst of these wild alarms a pretended popish plot was reported to have been discovered, which received universal credence.

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I professed myself contented to be as popish as the church of England.

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Related Words

• pontiff