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Catholic Definition & Meaning

catholic
adjective
  1. of or relating to or supporting Catholicism; "the Catholic Church"
  2. free from provincial prejudices or attachments; "catholic in one's tastes"
noun
  1. a member of a Catholic church

"Catholic" in song lyrics

See how catholic is used in real songs:

  • "Listen...I don't care if you Christian, Muslim or Catholic"
    Apathy — 1,000 Grams
  • "Confess the truth in the booth so much I should have been Catholic"
    Bishop Lamont — Don't Kill Me
  • "The school it was catholic"
    Chino XL — Chionardo Dicaprio

Usage tips for "catholic"

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Frequently asked questions

What does catholic mean?
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism; "the Catholic Church" free from provincial prejudices or attachments; "catholic in one's tastes" a member of a Catholic church
What part of speech is catholic?
Catholic is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does catholic have?
Catholic has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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