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ultramontanism

[ uhl-truh-mon-tn-iz-uhm ]

noun

, (sometimes initial capital letter)
  1. the policy of the party in the Roman Catholic Church that favors increasing and enhancing the power and authority of the pope.


ultramontanism

/ ˌʌltrəˈmɒntɪˌnɪzəm /

noun

  1. RC Church the doctrine of central papal supremacy Compare Gallicanism
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Derived Forms

  • ˌultraˈmontanist, noun
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Other Words From

  • ultra·monta·nist noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ultramontanism1

1820–30; < French ultramontanisme, equivalent to ultramontain ultramontane + -isme -ism
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Example Sentences

It is a contest in which opinions may vary in all degrees, from pure Deism to utter Ultramontanism.

She was always by the King to keep him in the straight way of reform, to safeguard him against a relapse into Ultramontanism.

And, in the first place, our defence must be prepared against Romanism or Ultramontanism.

Ultramon′tanism, ultramontane or extreme views as to the Pope's rights; Ultramon′tanist, one who holds to ultramontanism.

It was an attempt to reform the Church by constitutional principles, and to crush ultramontanism by crushing Gallicanism.

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