French word

catholicisme

Pronunciation

IPA/katolisizm/

Meaning

  • masculine nounCatholicism

Example

Elle connaît bien le catholicisme.

She knows Catholicism well.

Illustration for catholicisme (Catholicism)

More examples

Il est adepte du catholicisme depuis son enfance.

He has been a follower of Catholicism since childhood.

Core concept

A long-standing Christian tradition held together by shared beliefs, worship, and church organization.

Common phrases

  • être adepte du catholicisme

    be a follower of Catholicism

  • pratiques du catholicisme

    practices of Catholicism

  • les fêtes du catholicisme

    the feasts of Catholicism

Similar words

christianisme: A religion centered on belief in Jesus Christ.
religion: A system of teachings and practices based on belief in God.
église: A building where believers gather for worship.
foi: A feeling of trust and belief in God.

Definition in French

Ensemble des doctrines, des pratiques cultuelles et de l'organisation propres à l'Église catholique.

Word origin

French catholicisme comes through Latin catholicismus from Greek katholikos, meaning 'universal', referring to the faith's broad scope.

Usage tips

  • Catholicisme is a masculine abstract noun, normally used with the definite article in le catholicisme and rarely pluralized.

Opposites

  • athéismeatheismnoun

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