Catholic
1 of 2adjective/ˈkæθlɪk/
1
related to or belonging to the Western branch of the Christian Church that is led by the Pope
C1- She attends Mass every Sunday at her local Catholic church.
- The Catholic tradition places significant importance on the intercession of saints.
- Catholic schools often integrate religious education into their curriculum.
2
free from narrow provincial views or restrictive attachments
- She had a catholic taste in music, enjoying everything from jazz to heavy metal.
- His catholic interests ranged from medieval history to modern robotics.
- The professor's catholic approach welcomed diverse perspectives in class discussions.
- They maintained a catholic curiosity about cultures around the world.
- Her reading list was truly catholic, spanning poetry, science, and philosophy.