Papist

usgb/ˈpeɪpɪst/
noun

A person who follows the Roman Catholic religion, usually used as an offensive term.

He was known as a fervent papist during the Protestant Reformation.
Visual representation of "papist" - A person who follows the Roman Catholic religion, usually used as an offensive term

Often appears as...

  • devout papist
  • practicing papist

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Disapproving

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Offensive Term

Used to be an insult towards Catholics, may offend if used today.

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Calling someone a papist in the wrong context can be very disrespectful.
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Historical Context

More common during times like the Protestant Reformation; rarely used now.

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In historical novels set in the 16th century, the term papist occurs more frequently.
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Cultural Sensitivity

Be aware of religious sensitivities; 'papist' might be interpreted as showing bias.

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Use a neutral term instead of papist to avoid misunderstanding or offending someone.
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