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popery

[poh-puh-ree]

noun Usually Disparaging.

the Roman Catholic Church, especially its doctrines, ceremonies, and system of government.

Origin:
1525–35; pope + -ery

Related forms

an·ti·pop·er·y, noun

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popery (ˈpəʊpərɪ)

—n
	a derogatory name for Roman Catholicism

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