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popery

[ poh-puh-ree ]

noun

, Disparaging.
  1. the Roman Catholic Church, especially its doctrines, ceremonies, and system of government.


popery

/ ˈpəʊpərɪ /

noun

  1. a derogatory name for Roman Catholicism
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Word History and Origins

Origin of popery1

First recorded in 1525–35; pope + -ery

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