Cathos (en. Catholics)

/ka.tos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A very religious person, often in reference to their dogmatic behavior.

He talks endlessly about his faith, a true cathos.

Il parle sans cesse de sa foi, un vrai cathos.

A person who displays excessive morality, often in an inauthentic way.

She behaves like a cathos, preaching virtue while having questionable behaviors.

Elle se comporte comme un cathos, prêchant la vertu tout en ayant des comportements douteux.

Derived from the term 'catholic', often used pejoratively.

old-fashioned cathos

Refers to a person who is very strict in their religious beliefs.

cathos à l'ancienne

cathos and intolerant

Describes a person who uses their religion to justify their intolerance.

cathos et intolérant

Catholicism

Doctrine and practice of the Catholic Church.

catholicisme

religiosity

Religious tendencies or attitudes, often excessive.

religiosité

Extremely Catholic, often in an inappropriate way.

This individual is a true cathos, he judges everyone.

Cet individu est un vrai cathos, il juge tout le monde.

Critique of a person who boasts about their piety.

Look at him bragging about his charity, a true cathos.

Regarde-le se vanter de sa charité, un vrai cathos.