n. Used by some Protestants in referring to Roman Catholics, whose loyalties are seen to be with the papacy in Rome.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A Roman Catholic; one who adheres to the Church of Rome and the authority of the pope; -- an offensive designation applied to Roman Catholics by their opponents.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. One who acknowledges the supreme authority of the Pope or of the Church of Rome; a Roman Catholic; a Romanist: usually a term of opprobrium.
Of or pertaining to Roman Catholics or Roman Catholicism.
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n. an offensive term for Roman Catholics; originally, a Roman Catholic who was a strong advocate of the papacy
adj. of or relating to or supporting Romanism
Word Usage
"From about the year 1580, besides the term papist, employed with opprobrious intent, the followers of the old religion were often called Romish or Roman Catholics."