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papist (n.)

1530s, "adherent of the pope, one who acknowledges the supreme authority of the Church of Rome," from Middle French papiste, from papa "pope," from Church Latin papa (see pope). Historically usually a term of anti-Catholic opprobrium. Related: Papism.

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Definitions of papist from WordNet
1
papist (n.)
an offensive term for Roman Catholics; originally, a Roman Catholic who was a strong advocate of the papacy;
2
papist (adj.)
of or relating to or supporting Romanism;
Synonyms: Roman / R.C. / Romanist / romish / Roman Catholic / popish / papistic / papistical
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