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Synonyms of curialism

3 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for curialism is Vaticanism. Other synonyms of curialism are Romism and ultramontanism.

Synonyms and similar words for curialism

nounThe view or doctrine of the ultramontane party in the Latin Church: the supremacy of the Roman...

  • VaticanismThe doctrine of papal supremacy; views in support of the authority of the pope.
  • RomismSynonym of curialism: the supremacy of the Roman Curia.
  • ultramontanismA Roman Catholic philosophy that emphasises the prerogatives and powers of the Pope.

Opposite of curialism

nounThe view or doctrine of the ultramontane party in the Latin Church: the supremacy of the Roman...

  • conciliarismThe doctrine that the highest ecclesiastical authority is an ecumenical council (rather than a pope).
  • congregationalismAny of several forms of church organization in which each congregation is responsible for its own government.

Meaning of curialism

  1. noun The view or doctrine of the ultramontane party in the Latin Church: the supremacy of the Roman Curia.

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Questions about synonyms of curialism

What is another word for curialism?
Curialism has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as Vaticanism, Romism and ultramontanism.
What is the opposite of curialism?
The opposite of curialism is conciliarism. Other antonyms of curialism are congregationalism.
What does curialism mean?
Curialism means the view or doctrine of the ultramontane party in the Latin Church: the supremacy of the Roman Curia.

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