Catholic meaning

What does “catholic” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“catholic” is a noun and adjective with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a member of a Catholic church.

catholic

noun

  1. a member of a Catholic church

adjective

  1. of or relating to or supporting Catholicism

    “the Catholic Church”

  2. free from provincial prejudices or attachments

    “catholic in one's tastes”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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