catholic
Pronunciation:
/ˈkaθ(ə)lɪk//ˈkæθ(ə)lɪk/adjective
Definitions
Of the Western Christian church, as differentiated from e.g. the Orthodox church.
Example: Christmas is celebrated at different dates in the Catholic and Orthodox calendars.
Of the Roman Catholic church in particular.
Example: Catholic churches are built differently than Protestant ones.
adjective
Definitions
Universal; all-encompassing.
Synonyms:universalPertaining to all kinds of people and their range of tastes, proclivities etc.; liberal.
Synonyms:eclectic