Definitions
- Describing something that is related to or characteristic of the Roman Catholic Church. - Referring to practices, beliefs, or customs associated with the Roman Catholic Church. - Talking about a person who adheres to the teachings and practices of the Roman Catholic Church.
- Referring to a person who is a member of the Roman Catholic Church. - Describing beliefs, practices, or customs associated with the Roman Catholic Church. - Talking about historical or political contexts where the term was used as a derogatory label for Roman Catholics.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are used to describe people, practices, and beliefs associated with the Roman Catholic Church.
- 2Both words have negative connotations in certain contexts.
- 3Both words are less commonly used in modern language.
- 4Both words have been used historically as derogatory labels for Roman Catholics.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Popish is more commonly used as an adjective while papist is more commonly used as a noun.
- 2Connotation: Popish is generally considered less offensive than papist.
- 3History: Papist has a stronger association with anti-Catholic sentiment and discrimination than popish.
- 4Frequency: Popish is less commonly used than papist.
Remember this!
Popish and papist are synonyms that describe people, practices, and beliefs associated with the Roman Catholic Church. However, popish is generally considered less offensive and less commonly used than papist. While both words have negative connotations in certain contexts, papist has a stronger association with anti-Catholic sentiment and discrimination than popish.
