papalise

/pəˈpælaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or declare something a doctrine or policy of the Pope or the Catholic Church

“The government papalised many of its policies to appease the Catholic majority.”

2. verb

to give a papal or ecclesiastical character to

“The cathedral was papalised with the addition of numerous ornate decorations.”

3. noun

an act of papalising

“The papalisation of the city’s laws sparked controversy among its secular population.”

Synonyms

  • Catholicise
  • Christianise

Antonyms

  • secularise