Antipapistic

/ˌæntiˌpeɪpɪˈstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of opposition to the Pope or papal authority.

Etymology

From antipapist + -ic. Used in historical and religious studies to describe attitudes and movements opposing papalism.

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Antipapistic arguments in the Middle Ages were remarkably sophisticated—they included biblical scholarship, political theory, and philosophical arguments, making them early examples of how intellectual rebellion challenges institutional power.

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