papalist
|pa-pal-ist|
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/ˈpeɪpəlɪst/
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/ˈpeɪp(ə)lɪst/
supporter of the pope
Etymology
'papalist' originates from English, specifically formed from the adjective 'papal' plus the agentive suffix '-ist'; 'papal' comes from Latin 'papalis' (from 'papa'), where Latin 'papa' (from Greek 'pappas') meant 'father' (used for 'pope' or 'bishop').
'papalist' developed in Modern English by adding the suffix '-ist' to 'papal' (Modern English 'papal' came from Middle English and Old French 'papal', ultimately from Latin 'papalis'), producing the noun/adjective meaning related to the pope or those who support him.
Initially associated with meanings 'of or pertaining to the pope' or 'a supporter of the pope'; over time it has retained this core meaning, referring specifically to supporters of papal authority in religious or political contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who supports the authority or supremacy of the Pope (the papacy), especially in ecclesiastical or political matters.
He was a papalist who argued that the pope had final jurisdiction in church disputes.
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Adjective 1
relating to or favoring the authority, policies, or position of the Pope or the papacy.
The party adopted a papalist stance on questions of church governance.
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