noun
The Christian religion whose worldwide church is led by the pope.
Catholicism has a long history in Europe.
Common phrases & grammar
Roman Catholicism · the history of Catholicism
American English
How to pronounce catholicism
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kuhTHAHlihsihzm
/kʰəˈθɑ.lɪˌsɪ.zm̩/
5 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
The Christian religion whose worldwide church is led by the pope.
What to listen for
Common pronunciation/kʰəˈθɔ.ləˌsɪ.zm̩/
Also heard/kʰəˈθɑ.lɪˌsɪ.zm̩/