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Of or pertaining to the pope; taught or ordained by the pope; hence, of or pertaining to the Roman Catholic Church; -- often used opprobriously.

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  1. a. Of or pertaining to the pope; taught or ordained by the pope; hence, of or pertaining to the Roman Catholic Church; -- often used opprobriously.
  2. adj. of or relating to or supporting Romanism
  3. Of or pertaining to the pope; taught or ordained by the pope; hence, of or pertaining to the Roman Catholic Church; -- often used opprobriously. -- Pop"ish*ly, adv. -- Pop"ish*ness, n.
  4. Of or pertaining to the pope; taught or ordained by the pope;hence, of or pertaining to the Roman Catholic Church; -- often usedopprobriously.-- Pop"ish*ly, adv.-- Pop"ish*ness, n.
  5. a of or relating to or supporting Romanism