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Catholicism
Ca·thol·i·cism [ kə thóllə sìzzəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. Catholic beliefs: the beliefs, doctrines, and rituals of a Catholic church, especially those of the Roman Catholic Church
2. membership of Catholic Church: membership of a Catholic church, especially of the Roman Catholic Church
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