Definition

A person who supports or adheres to the authority of the Pope, especially in the context of the Roman Catholic Church.

Example

The papalist argued for the importance of the Pope's role in guiding the church.

Conversation

Have you ever met a real papalist?

No, I haven't. What are they like?

They are usually very devoted to their beliefs.

That sounds interesting! I’d love to learn more about their views.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Papalist → It is formed from "papal" (from Latin "papa", meaning father or pope) and "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). The word "papalist" refers to one who supports or advocates for the authority of the pope.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who supports the 'father' ('papa') of the church — that's why a papalist is someone who advocates for the pope.

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