Romanism

[ roh-muh-niz-uhm ]

/ ˈroʊ məˌnɪz əm /

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noun Disparaging.

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Origin of Romanism

First recorded in 1665–75; Roman + -ism

Words nearby Romanism

Romani, Romania, Romanian, Romanic, romanicite, Romanism, Romanist, romanite, Romanize, Roman law, Roman mile

How to use Romanism in a sentence

It is such a delightful mixture of vagueness and cock-sureness, and even more picturesque than Romanism.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
Cardinal Wiseman, in his beautiful tale of Fabiola, attempts to rehabilitate the primitive ages in the garb of modern Romanism.
The Catacombs of Rome|William Henry Withrow
It looked toward the breaking down of all barriers; it gave Romanism an outright recognition.
Saint Patrick|Heman White Chaplin
The sixteenth century was a period of reform, theological discussions, and warfare with Romanism.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume VII|John Lord

The Monsignor was very sociable and communicative, and gave much information about Romanism, its usages and dignitaries.
Recollections of a Long Life|John Stoughton

British Dictionary definitions for Romanism

Romanism

/ (ˈrəʊməˌnɪzəm) /

noun

Roman Catholicism, esp when regarded as excessively or superstitiously ritualistic

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