Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913

Catholicism

Catholicism , noun

[Compare French catholicisme.]

1.
The state or quality of being catholic or universal; catholicity. — Jer. Taylor
2.
Liberality of sentiment; breadth of view.
3.
The faith of the whole orthodox Christian church, or adherence thereto.
4.
The doctrines or faith of the Roman Catholic church, or adherence thereto.