Definitions

1. noun

A system of doctrine or practice that combines elements of Catholicism and Protestantism, especially in relation to the papacy.

“The papal claims of the 19th century were seen as a form of macaronism by many Protestant theologians.”

2. noun

A practice or theory that combines elements of two or more different systems or styles, often in a way that is perceived as inauthentic or inconsistent.

“The artist’s use of both traditional and digital media was criticized as a form of macaronism in the art world.”