papish Definition
(derogatory) relating to the Roman Catholic Church or the Pope.
Using papish: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "papish" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He made a papish gesture when he entered the church.
Example
The papish practices were criticized by the Protestant reformers.
papish Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for papish
- papist
- Roman Catholic
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Summary: papish in Brief
'Papish' [pey-pish] is a derogatory term used to describe anything related to the Roman Catholic Church or the Pope. It is often used in a negative context, as in 'The papish practices were criticized by the Protestant reformers.'
