papism

[ pey-piz-uhm ]

noun

, Disparaging.

1. Roman Catholicism.

Other Words From

• anti·papism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of papism¹

From the Middle French word papisme, dating back to 1540–50. See pope, -ism

Example Sentences

This tale serves as an additional means of recognizing the descent of Papism from Buddhism.

From Project Gutenberg

Papism sought to stop me in the discharge of my duty, and you see what has happened to it; and still worse will happen.

From Project Gutenberg