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ultramontanism Definition


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ultramontane
adj
    1. Situated or relating to an area beyond a mountain range, especially the Alps.
    2. RC Church.
      Relating or belonging to a faction which is in favour of supreme papal authority on doctrinal matters.
noun
    1. Someone who lives beyond a mountain range, especially the Alps.
    2. RC Church.
      A member of the ultramontane faction.
Derivative: ultramontanism
noun
Derivative: ultramontanist
noun
    Etymology: 16c: from Latin ultramontanus, from mons, montis mountain.



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