Catholic
(adjective)
- Including a wide variety of things; all-embracing.
- Having a wide range of interests, activities, or beliefs.
- Relating to the whole Christian Church.
- 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:
- The Catholic Church is one of the largest Christian denominations.
- The Catholic Church has a worldwide membership.
- His tastes were catholic and he enjoyed art, music, and literature.
- The catholic taste in music was reflected in the diverse repertoire performed by the orchestra.
- The catholic education system provides education for children of all religious beliefs.