ultramontanism

ul·tra·mon·ta·nism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uhl-truh-mon-tn-iz-uh m]
- /ˌʌl trəˈmɒn tnˌɪz əm/
- /ˌʊltrəmˈɒntənˌɪzəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhl-truh-mon-tn-iz-uh m]
- /ˌʌl trəˈmɒn tnˌɪz əm/

Definitions of ultramontanism word

noun ultramontanism the policy of the party in the Roman Catholic Church that favors increasing and enhancing the power and authority of the pope. 1
noun ultramontanism the doctrine of central papal supremacy 0

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Origin of ultramontanism

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

1820-30; < French ultramontanisme, equivalent to ultramontain ultramontane + -isme -ism

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Parts of speech for Ultramontanism

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ultramontanism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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