American English
/ˈkʰæθ.lɪks/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of catholic
People who belong to the Christian church led by the pope in Rome.
Practice out loudPeople who belong to the Christian church led by the pope in Rome.
Many catholics attend church on Sundays.
Several catholics volunteered at the parish.
In standard English, this religious noun is normally capitalized: Catholics.
A person or group belonging to the church led by the pope in Rome.
She is Roman Catholic.
The Christian church led by the pope in Rome.
The Catholic Church has churches around the world.