catholicism Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church
    Catholicity.

WordNet

Ca*thol"i*cism noun
Etymology
Cf. F. catholicisme.
Definitions
  1. The state or quality of being catholic or universal; catholicity. Jer. Taylor.
  2. Liberality of sentiment; breadth of view.
  3. The faith of the whole orthodox Christian church, or adherence thereto.
  4. The doctrines or faith of the Roman Catholic church, or adherence thereto.

Webster 1913