Vaticanism

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noun

The doctrine of papal supremacy; views in support of the authority of the pope.

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curialismRomismultramontanism
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Meanings

nounVaticanism (uncountable)
  1. derogatoryuncountableusuallyThe doctrine of papal supremacy; views in support of the authority of the pope.

    Synonyms: curialism, Romism, ultramontanism

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe doctrine of papal supremacy; views in support of the authority of the pope.

Similar
curialismRomismultramontanism
Also see
curialismultramontanism

Origin

From Vatican + -ism.

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APA

Vaticanism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Vaticanism

MLA

“Vaticanism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Vaticanism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Vaticanism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Vaticanism.

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