- Catholic⇄adj. 1. of the Christian church governed by the Pope; Roman Catholic.
Ex. a Catholic country like France (Henry Morley).
2. of the ancient, undivided Christian Church, or of its present representatives, including the Anglican, Orthodox, and - Catholic⇄Catholic, adjective, noun.
- catholic⇄catholic, adjective.
1a. of interest or use to all people.
Ex. Music makes a catholic appeal to all ages, races, and classes of men.
(SYN) general.
b. having sympathies with all; broadminded; liberal.
Ex. I bless my stars f - Catholic⇄noun a member of a Catholic church, especially the Roman Catholic Church.