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Ultramontanism
Pronunciation : Ul`tra*mon"ta*nism
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. ultramontanisme.]
Definition : Defn: The principles of those within the Roman Catholic Church who maintain extreme views favoring the pope's supremacy; -- so used by those living north of the Alps in reference to the Italians; -- rarely used in an opposite sense, as referring to the views of those living north of the Alps and opposed to the papal claims. Cf. Gallicanism.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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