Roman Catholic

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adjective

of or relating to the Roman Catholic Church.

noun

a member of the Roman Catholic Church.

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Origin of Roman Catholic

First recorded in 1595–1605

Words nearby Roman Catholic

Roman arch, Roman blind, Roman brick, Roman calendar, Roman candle, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholic Church, Roman Catholicism, romance, Romance languages, Roman collar

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How to use Roman Catholic in a sentence

In deeply devout Poland, where 87% of the population identify as Roman Catholic, activists are trying to create a space for people to be openly LGBTQ and also Christian.
The Unorthodox Priest Leading Poland's Fight for LGBTQ Rights|Madeline Roache|June 18, 2021|Time
Roman Catholic officials have never replied to their letters, nor have they responded to their dozens of requests to meet with the foundation, she says.
The Unorthodox Priest Leading Poland's Fight for LGBTQ Rights|Madeline Roache|June 18, 2021|Time
Augustine High School, an all-boys Roman Catholic private school in North Park, said it received more than 300 applications for prospective incoming freshmen and requests to transfer in from other schools tripled.
Morning Report: The Catholic School Surge|Voice of San Diego|June 16, 2021|Voice of San Diego
While it’s not uncommon to have a waitlist at the all-boys Roman Catholic private school, there was a new intensity among families hoping to secure one of the 700 spots for students in grades nine through 12, he said.
Enrollment at Local Catholic Schools Has Surged|Jennifer McEntee|June 15, 2021|Voice of San Diego

Last week, for example, the Late Show host Stephen Colbert, a practicing Roman Catholic, talked about Easter.
What is the Point of Celebrating Easter During a Pandemic?|N.T. Wright|April 2, 2021|Time
After years at the head of a parochial school classroom, he could no longer distinguish one blond Irish Catholic kid from another.
Obama’s One Hand Clap With Castro|Doug McIntyre|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
His words apply not only to the Roman Curia at the Vatican but to the entire Church throughout the world.
Pope Francis Denounces the Vatican Elite’s 'Spiritual Alzheimer’s'|Barbie Latza Nadeau|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The family was English Catholic and Alfred, like his brother and sister, was raised in the faith, educated by Jesuits.
Alfred Hitchcock’s Fade to Black: The Great Director’s Final Days|David Freeman|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In a tiny, remote Chinese village, an ancient Roman bloodline may live on.
The Chinese Town Descended From Romans?|Nina Strochlic|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
One green-eyed man, nicknamed “Cai the Roman,” became an instant celebrity due to his decidedly Roman physical characteristics.
The Chinese Town Descended From Romans?|Nina Strochlic|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Roman Pane who accompanied Columbus on his second voyage alludes to another method of using the herb.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce|E. R. Billings.
The last-named building remained in the possession of the Unitarians until 1861, when it was sold to the Roman Catholics.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham|Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell
You will not soon be called upon to act a Roman part between your father and your friend!
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter
There are very few foreign journals taken or read in the Roman States.
Glances at Europe|Horace Greeley
Our voluntary service regulars are the last descendants of those rulers of the ancient world, the Roman Legionaries.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton

British Dictionary definitions for Roman Catholic

Roman Catholic

adjective

of or relating to the Roman Catholic Church

noun

a member of this Church

Often shortened to: Catholic

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