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    Catolicismo (en. Catholicism)

    /ka.to.liˈθis.mo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A religious system based on the Catholic faith.
    Catholicism has a rich tradition of rituals and festivities.
    El catolicismo tiene una rica tradición de rituales y festividades.
    A collection of doctrines of the Catholic Church.
    Catholicism promotes charity and love for one's neighbor.
    El catolicismo promueve la caridad y el amor al prójimo.
    The religion of Catholics.
    Catholicism is the predominant religion in many Latin American countries.
    El catolicismo es la religión predominante en muchos países de América Latina.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Greek 'katholikos', which means 'universal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    social Catholicism
    A movement within Catholicism that seeks social justice.
    catolicismo social
    Catholic moral
    A set of ethical principles based on the Catholic faith.
    moral católica
    Catholic practices
    Rituals and ceremonies performed by Catholics.
    prácticas católicas

    Related Words

    catholic
    A person who professes the Catholic faith.
    católico
    church
    A building where Catholic worship is celebrated.
    iglesia
    sacrament
    A sacred ritual that is part of the Catholic religion.
    sacramento

    Slang Meanings

    Cato
    When he says he's going to Mass, he is just doing the cato.
    Cuando dice que va a misa, solo está haciendo el cato.
    Cato-crew
    At the party, only the members of the cato-crew showed up.
    En la fiesta solo vinieron los integrantes del cato-crew.