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The correct spelling is catholic.
How to pronounce catholic
/ˈkaθ(ə)lɪk/
adjectiveIPA: /ˈkaθ(ə)lɪk/
Say it like: Cat-hol-ic
The correct spelling is catholic. Of the Western Christian church, as differentiated from e.g. the Orthodox church. For example: "Christmas is celebrated at different dates in the Catholic and Orthodox calendars."
Usage Examples
“Christmas is celebrated at different dates in the Catholic and Orthodox calendars.”
“Catholic churches are built differently than Protestant ones.”
Definition
adjective
- 1.Of the Western Christian church, as differentiated from e.g. the Orthodox church.
- 2.Of the Roman Catholic church in particular.
- 3.Universal; all-encompassing.
- 4.Pertaining to all kinds of people and their range of tastes, proclivities etc.; liberal.
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