Catholic (adjective)

  1. Including a wide variety of things; all-embracing.
  2. Having a wide range of interests, activities, or beliefs.
  3. Relating to the whole Christian Church.
  4. Relating to or being part of the Roman Catholic Church.

Origin:

Late latin catholicus, from greek katholikos, from katholou in the whole, from kata + holos whole.

Examples:

  1. The Catholic Church is one of the largest Christian denominations.
  2. The Catholic Church has a worldwide membership.
  3. His tastes were catholic and he enjoyed art, music, and literature.
  4. The catholic taste in music was reflected in the diverse repertoire performed by the orchestra.
  5. The catholic education system provides education for children of all religious beliefs.
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