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1Roman Catholic
noun
Definition of ROMAN CATHOLIC
: a member of the Roman Catholic Church
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First Known Use of ROMAN CATHOLIC
1581
2Roman Catholic
adjective
: belonging or relating to the Christian church that is led by the pope
Full Definition of ROMAN CATHOLIC
: of, relating to, or being a Christian church having a hierarchy of priests and bishops under the pope, a liturgy centered in the Mass, veneration of the Virgin Mary and saints, clerical celibacy, and a body of dogma including transubstantiation and papal infallibility
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First Known Use of ROMAN CATHOLIC
1614
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Roman Catholic
adjective
Definition of ROMAN CATHOLIC for Kids
: belonging to or relating to the Christian church led by the pope
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