antipapalist
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/ˌæn.tiˈpæp.ə.lɪst/
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/ˌæn.tiˈpæp.əl.ɪst/
against papal authority
Etymology
'antipapalist' originates from modern English, specifically formed from the prefix 'anti-' and the word 'papalist', where 'anti-' meant 'against' and 'papalist' referred to a supporter of the pope.
'antipapalist' developed from 'anti-papal' + the agentive suffix '-ist'. 'Papal' comes from Latin 'papalis' (from 'papa', meaning 'father' or 'pope'), and 'papalist' (a supporter of the pope) led to the formation of 'antipapalist' for an opponent.
Initially, formations like 'anti-papal' and 'antipapalist' specifically signaled opposition to papalists or papal authority; over time the meaning has remained largely consistent, denoting opposition to the pope's authority or the papacy.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who opposes the papacy, papal authority, or the influence of the pope; an opponent of papal supremacy.
Many antipapalists in the 16th century argued against the pope's authority over national churches.
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Adjective 1
opposed to papal authority or to the institution of the papacy (used to describe beliefs, sentiments, or actions).
There was a strong antipapalist sentiment in parts of the country during the reform movement.
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