| 释义 |
ca·thol·i·cism
\kəˈthäləˌsizəm, kaˈ-\ noun
(-s)
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: probably from French catholicisme, from catholique catholic + -isme -ism
1. : the faith, practice, or system of the Catholic church : adherence to the Catholic church
< by Catholicism is meant that traditional faith expressed in the days of “the undivided Church” — W.N.Pittenger >
< Greek, Roman, and Anglican Catholicism >
2. : the faith, practice, or system of a Catholic church, specifically the Roman Catholic Church : catholicity 1a
3. : a peculiarity or characteristic of a Catholic
4. : a political philosophy derived chiefly from the doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church and constituting the primary basis of the principles and policies of Catholic political parties
< Catholicism inclines toward socialism on many economic questions > |