catholic

Definition

  • noun: a person who belongs to the universal Christian church
  • noun: a person who is a member of the Roman Catholic Church
  • adjective: of or relating to the Roman Catholic Church
  • synonyms: all-comprehending, all-comprehensive, all-covering

Examples

  • He has 'catholic' tastes in art and music. [=he likes many different things in art and music]

  • My son goes to a local 'Catholic' school. [=a school run by the Roman Catholic Church]

  • Most of the people in this part of the country are 'Roman Catholics'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Good. What can I do for you? Um... I'd like to challenge the protective order in the Geoghan case. You want to sue the catholic church? Um... we're just filing a motion, but, uh, yes. You think it's that important? Yes, I do. (..)
    2015 Spotlight
  • (..) in this case? Um... Constance Sweeney. - Tough. - Why's that? Good catholic girl. Huh. So, um, judging from what I've read, it doesn't seem like we've done a very thorough investigation into the Geoghan case. (..)
    2015 Spotlight