popish

English

Etymology

pope +‎ -ish

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈpəʊpɪʃ/
(US) enPR: pōʹpĭsh, IPA^(key): /ˈpoʊpɪʃ/

Adjective

popish

(derogatory, used by early Protestants) of or pertaining to Roman Catholicism
- Bishop Joseph Hall
  I do, therefore, much blame the petulcity of whatsoever author, that should dare to impute a Popish affection to him […]
(derogatory) acting like, or holding beliefs similar to, the pope.

Synonyms

Catholic (neutral)
papal (neutral)
papist (derogatory)
Roman Catholic (neutral)
Romish (derogatory)

Related terms

pope

Anagrams

HiPPOs, hippos, shippo

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