Synonyms of catholic
52 similar words
Another word for catholic is general. Other synonyms of catholic are common, comprehensive, blanket, sweeping and mixed.
Synonyms and similar words for catholic
adjectiveUniversal; all-encompassing.
- universal
- commonExisting among virtually all people; universal.
- ecumenicalGeneral; universal; catholic; worldwide.
- generalIncluding or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal.
- generic
- nonsingular
- nonspecific
- unparticularNot particular.
- unsingularNot singular.
- unspecificSynonym of nonspecific (“not specific”).
- across-the-board
- all aroundIncluding everything about a topic; overall, all-encompassing.
- all-embracingHaving a broad scope; of universal application.
- all-encompassingIncluding everything; universal.
- blanketGeneral; covering or encompassing everything.
- broad
- thick
- comprehensiveBroadly or completely covering; including a large proportion of something.
- exhaustive
- overallAll-encompassing, all around.
- sound
- sweepingWide, broad, affecting or touching upon many things.
- thorough
adjectiveAll-embracing.
- eclectic
- varied
- liberalWidely open to new ideas, willing to depart from established opinions or conventions; permissive.
- open-mindedWilling to consider new and different concepts, ideas, or opinions.
- dishomogeneousNot homogeneous: synonym of heterogeneous.
- diverseConsisting of different elements; various.
- diversified
- heterogeneous
- manifold
- miscellaneous
- mixedHaving two or more separate aspects.
- motleyComprising greatly varied elements, to the point of incongruity.
- multifariousHaving great diversity or variety; of various kinds; made up of many differing parts.
- multifoldMany; very diverse; manifold.
- sundryConsisting of an assortment of different kinds; miscellaneous.
- variableMarked by diversity or difference.
- various
- avuncularKind, genial, benevolent, or tolerant.
- broad-mindedHaving an open mind; tolerant of diversity; with broad views on different issues.
- forbearingCharacterized by patience and indulgence; long-suffering.
- indulgentDisposed or prone to indulge, humor, gratify, or yield to one's own or another's desires, etc., or to be compliant...
- latitudinarianTolerant, especially of other people's religious views.
- laissez faireAvoiding interference in other people's affairs; choosing to live and let live.
- lenientLax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation.
- open-handedFrank, honest, and tolerant.
- permissiblePermissive.
- permissive
- sufferableAble to suffer, endure, or tolerate.
- tolerantTending to permit, allow, understand, or accept something.
Meaning of catholic
- adjective Universal; all-encompassing.
- adjective Common or prevalent; especially universally prevalent.
- adjective All-embracing.
catholic in other languages
Questions about synonyms of catholic
- What is another word for catholic?
- Catholic has 52 synonyms on Word.ws, such as general, common, comprehensive, blanket, sweeping, mixed, diverse and open-minded.
- What does catholic mean?
- Catholic means universal; all-encompassing.
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