anti-papalist
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/ˌæntiˈpæpəlɪst/
opposed to the pope/papacy
Etymology
'anti-papalist' originates from Modern English, composed of the prefix 'anti-' (from Greek 'anti-' meaning 'against') + 'papalist' (from 'papal' + suffix '-ist'), where 'papal' is related to 'pope'.
'papal' derives from Late Latin 'pāpalis' (from 'papa', 'pope'), passed into Old French and Middle English as 'pape'/'papal', and the English formation 'papalist' (one who supports or relates to the pope) combined with the prefix 'anti-' produced 'anti-papalist' in modern English usage.
Initially elements referred specifically to the pope ('papa' → 'pope') and the prefix 'anti-' meant 'against'; over time the compound has come to mean broadly 'opposed to papal authority' or 'opposed to the pope', a usage that remains consistent today.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who opposes the pope or the authority of the papacy; a supporter of movements or positions against papal authority.
An outspoken anti-papalist criticized the church's interference in state affairs.
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Adjective 1
opposed to the pope or the papacy; expressing or relating to opposition to papal authority.
He expressed anti-papalist views during the debate.
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