Ca*thol"i*cism (?), n. [Cf. F. catholicisme.]
1.
The state or quality of being catholic or universal; catholicity.
Jer. Taylor.
2.
Liberality of sentiment; breadth of view.
3.
The faith of the whole orthodox Christian church, or adherence thereto.
4.
The doctrines or faith of the Roman Catholic church, or adherence thereto.
© Webster 1913.