catholicism

/kəˈθɔləsɪzm/

Meanings

noun

The state or quality of being catholic or universal; catholicity.

Examples :

"The library's wide collection, representing authors from all over the world and covering numerous subjects, reflects its catholicism in reading material. "

noun

Liberality of sentiment; breadth of view.

Examples :

"Her catholicism allowed her to appreciate both classical music and modern pop, finding value in each genre's unique qualities. "

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Related Words

classical noun

/ˈklæsɪkl̩/

One that is classical in some way; for example, a classical economist.

"Professor Smith is a classical economist, specializing in theories of supply and demand. "

representing verb

/ɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪŋ/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The student is representing the country of France in the class presentation. "

qualities noun

/ˈkwɒlətiz/ /ˈkwɑːlətiz/

Level of excellence.

"Quality of life is usually determined by health, education, and income."

collection noun

/kəˈlɛkʃən/

A set of items or amount of material procured or gathered together.

"The asteroid belt consists of a collection of dust, rubble, and minor planets."

universal noun

/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsl̩/ /ˌjunɪˈvɝsl̩/

A characteristic or property that particular things have in common.

"The universal need for sleep is a characteristic shared by all people. "

subjects noun

/ˈsʌb.dʒɛkts/ /səbˈdʒɛkt/

(grammar) In a clause: the word or word group (usually a noun phrase) that is dealt with. In active clauses with verbs denoting an action, the subject and the actor are usually the same.

"In the sentence ‘The mouse is eaten by the cat in the kitchen.’, ‘The mouse’ is the subject, ‘the cat’ being the agent."

catholic adjective

/ˈkaθ(ə)lɪk/ /ˈkæθ(ə)lɪk/

Of the Western Christian church, as differentiated from e.g. the Orthodox church.

"Christmas is celebrated at different dates in the Catholic and Orthodox calendars."

covering verb

/ˈkʌvəɹɪŋ/

To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

"He covered the baby with a blanket."

sentiment noun

/ˈsɛn.tɪ.mənt/

A general thought, feeling, or sense.

"The sentiment emerged that we were acting too soon."

numerous adjective

/ˈnjuːməɹəs/ /ˈnuməɹəs/

Indefinitely large numerically, many.

"The student had numerous assignments to complete before the weekend. "

liberality noun

/ˌlɪbəˈɹælɪti/

The property of being liberal; generosity; charity.

"The company's liberality in donating to local charities improved its public image. "

appreciate verb

/əˈpɹiː.si.eɪt/

To be grateful or thankful for.

"I appreciate your efforts"