catholic

S2 W2

BrE /ˈkæθ.lɪk/ AmE /ˈkæθ.lɪk/

adjective, noun en → es

1 RELIGION [attributive], [predicative] A2

relating to the Roman Catholic Church or its beliefs and practices

católico, de la Iglesia Católica

  • be catholic

Collocations catholic church · catholic beliefs

  • She is a devout Catholic.

    Ella es una devota católica.

2 BELIEF [attributive], [predicative] B1

relating to the belief that all people should be treated equally and fairly, or relating to a wide range of beliefs and opinions

universal, tolerante, de amplio espectro

  • be catholic

Collocations catholic approach · catholic attitude

  • The organization has a very catholic outlook.

    La organización tiene una visión muy amplia.

3 MEMBER [countable] B1

a member of the Roman Catholic Church

católico, miembro de la Iglesia Católica

  • be a catholic

Collocations catholic priest · catholic nun

  • He is a Catholic priest.

    Él es un sacerdote católico.