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Catholic

1 of 2adjective
/ˈkæθlɪk/
1

related to or belonging to the Western branch of the Christian Church that is led by the Pope

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  • 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.