acatholic
|a-ca-thol-ic|
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/ˌeɪkəˈθɒlɪk/
not Catholic
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acatholic' originates from the prefix 'a-' meaning 'not' and 'catholic' from the Greek 'katholikos' meaning 'universal'.
Historical Evolution
'acatholic' was formed by adding the prefix 'a-' to 'catholic', indicating a negation or absence of Catholic characteristics.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not universal' but evolved to specifically denote 'not Catholic'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not adhering to the Catholic faith or practices.
His views were decidedly acatholic, favoring a more secular approach.
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Last updated: 2025/04/12 00:36