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popery
noun as in pope
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noun as in Roman Catholicism
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He wrote various books against popery, one of which was translated into several languages, and often reprinted.
The "No Popery" riots took place on the 6th and 7th, when London was for some hours in the hands of the mob.
They violently assaulted many peers and compelled members of both houses to cry No popery!
In like manner, when Popery in England was put down by the Protestants, each party was headed by its priests.
As he was carried along he made his will, in which he bequeathed his detestation of popery to his friends and brethren.
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On this page you'll find 22 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to popery, such as: pontiff, legate, nuncio, otho, papacy, and pontifical.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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