🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Römischer Katholizismus

Pronunciation / Transliteration: røːmɪʃɐ kaˈtoːlɪtsɪsmʊs

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Roman Catholicism/ˈroʊ.mən ˌkæθəˈlɪsɪzəm/
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Der Römische Katholizismus hat eine lange Geschichte in Europa."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The faith, doctrine, and system of the Roman Catholic Church, characterized by its adherence to the authority of the Pope and the sacraments.

    "Many people around the world practice Roman Catholicism, attending Mass regularly and participating in the sacraments."
  2. 2

    A branch of Christianity that is centered in the Vatican and led by the Pope, encompassing a rich tradition of rituals and beliefs.

    "Roman Catholicism has a significant influence on the cultural and social practices of many countries."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Roman Catholicism' originates from the Latin 'Romanus' meaning 'of Rome' and 'Catholicus' meaning 'universal', which together signify the universal church based in Rome. The term began to be used in the early modern period to distinguish the Catholic Church from other Christian denominations, particularly during the Reformation in the 16th century.

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🇫🇷French → English

Catholicisme romain

Transliteration: ka-ta-li-sism ro-mɛ̃

"Le catholicisme romain est pratiqué par des millions de personnes à travers le monde."

🇩🇪German → English

Römischer Katholizismus

Transliteration: røːmɪʃɐ kaˈtoːlɪtsɪsmʊs

"Der Römische Katholizismus hat eine lange Geschichte in Europa."

🇮🇹Italian → English

Cattolicesimo romano

Transliteration: kat.to.liˈtʃe.zi.mo roˈma.no

"Il Cattolicesimo romano è una delle religioni più diffuse al mondo."

🇪🇸Spanish → English

Catolicismo romano

Transliteration: ka.to.liˈθis.mo roˈma.no

"El catolicismo romano tiene una gran influencia en la cultura española."

🇵🇹Portuguese → English

Catolicismo romano

Transliteration: ka.to.liˈsiz.mu ˈʁomɐ̃u

"O catolicismo romano é a maior denominação cristã no Brasil."

🇮🇳Hindi → English

रोमन कैथोलिकवाद

Transliteration: Roman Kaitholikvaad

"रोमन कैथोलिकवाद भारत में कई लोगों द्वारा अपनाया जाता है।"

🇨🇳Chinese → English

罗马天主教

Transliteration: Luómǎ tiānzhǔjiào

"罗马天主教在中国有着悠久的历史。"

🇰🇷Korean → English

로마 가톨릭

Transliteration: Roma gatollik

"로마 가톨릭은 한국에서 중요한 종교 중 하나입니다."

🇯🇵Japanese → English

ローマカトリック

Transliteration: Rōma katorikku

"ローマカトリックは日本でも信者がいます。"

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