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    Catholique (en. Catholic)

    /ka.tɔ.lik/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Belonging to the Catholic Church.
    He was baptized in the Catholic faith.
    Il a été baptisé dans la foi catholique.
    Which is universal, general.
    Catholic solidarity is an important principle.
    La catholique solidarité est un principe important.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'katholikos' which means 'universal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    catholic and apostolic
    Refers to the Catholic Church which is itself established on the apostles.
    catholique et apostolique
    catholic faith
    Shared belief in the doctrines of the Catholic Church.
    foi catholique

    Related Words

    catholicism
    Doctrine and practice of the Catholic Church.
    catholicisme
    catholics
    Members of the Catholic Church.
    catholiques

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to rigid morality or religious intolerance.
    He is often considered old-fashioned Catholic.
    Il est souvent considéré comme catholique à l'ancienne.
    Referring to behaviors deemed very traditional.
    His way of thinking is very Catholic.
    Sa façon de penser est très catholique.