ultramontanism meaning

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ultramontanism (noun): (Roman Catholic Church) the policy that the absolute authority of the church should be vested in the pope.

Definition of ultramontanism

  1. (Roman Catholic Church) the policy that the absolute authority of the church should be vested in the pope

    Type of: policy

Word lists: words starting with UL · words ending in SM · 14-letter words

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