"popery" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: poperies [plural]
Etymology: From pope + -ery. Etymology templates: {{root|en|ine-pro|*peh₂-}}, {{suffix|en|pope|ery}} pope + -ery Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} popery (countable and uncountable, plural poperies)
  1. (usually derogatory, Christianity) The teachings, practices and accoutrements of the Roman Catholic Church. Wikipedia link: popery Tags: countable, derogatory, uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Christianity Synonyms: Roman Catholicism § Synonyms Translations (derogatory: Roman Catholic faith): paavinusko (Finnish), pabyddiaeth [feminine] (Welsh)

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