papalism

[ pey-puh-liz-uhm ]

noun

1. the papal system.

Other Words From

• papal·ist adjective noun
• papal·istic adjective
• anti·papal·ist noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of papalism¹

First recorded in 1865–70; papal + -ism

Example Sentences

The true primacy he reviles as "papalism," and would substitute a mere primacy of honor or "presidency."

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