popish

English

Etymology

pope +‎ -ish

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈpəʊpɪʃ/
• (US) enPR: pōʹpĭsh, IPA^(key): /ˈpoʊpɪʃ/

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Adjective

popish (comparative more popish, superlative most popish)

1. (derogatory, used by early Protestants) of or pertaining to Roman Catholicism
   • 1629, Joseph Hall, The Reconciler:

     I do, therefore, much blame the petulcity of whatsoever author, that should dare to impute a Popish affection to him […]

2. (derogatory) acting like, or holding beliefs similar to, the pope.

Synonyms

• See Roman Catholic § Synonyms

Derived terms

• popishly
• popishness

Related terms

• pope
• popess

See also

• Orangey
• Prod, Proddy

Anagrams

• HiPPOs, hippos, shippo