antipapal

/æntɪˈpæpəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

opposed to the Pope or the papacy

“The antipapal faction was known for their violent protests against the Catholic Church.”

2. noun

a person or thing that is opposed to the Pope or the papacy

“The antipapal leaders were excommunicated by the Pope himself.”

Synonyms

  • antipapalist
  • papalist

Antonyms

  • papal
  • papalist