Antipapism
Definition
An attitude, doctrine, or movement of systematic opposition to the institution of the papacy, the absolute authority of the pope, or the political and spiritual influence of the Vatican worldwide. This ideological trend manifested intensely during the Protestant Reformation, as well as in various secular or nationalist movements in Europe, challenging papal primacy and ecclesiastical centralization.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Antipapism
- Anti-papalism
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun, singular usage with standard definite variations. |
| Formation | Noun of ideologic stance derived via suffix '-ism' or adapted from French 'antipapisme'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [an.ti.pa.ˈpizm] |
| Source | Encyclopedia of Religious Wars and Theological Movements |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Un antipapism virulent a dominat pamfletele politice publicate în Anglia în timpul domniei Elisabetei I.
EN: A virulent anti-papalism dominated the political pamphlets published in England during the reign of Elizabeth I.
RO: Istoricul a explicat că acest curent de antipapism nu era doar religios, ci și o revoltă economică împotriva taxelor impuse de Roma.
EN: The historian explained that this current of antipapism was not only religious, but also an economic revolt against taxes imposed by Rome.
RO: Anumite grupări radicale din secolul al XVII-lea au transformat acest antipapism într-o doctrină de stat rigidă.
EN: Certain radical groups in the 17th century transformed this anti-papalism into a rigid state doctrine.
Idioms & Phrases
Curent de antipapism / Current of anti-papalism
RO: Mișcare ideologică de masă bazată pe respingerea dogmelor dictate de Scaunul Apostolic.
EN: A mass ideological movement based on the rejection of dogmas dictated by the Apostolic See.
Antipapism politic / Political anti-papalism
RO: Strategie a monarhilor europeni de a reduce controlul juridic și administrativ al Romei asupra regatelor lor.
EN: A strategy of European monarchs to reduce Rome's legal and administrative control over their kingdoms.
Manifest de antipapism / Manifesto of anti-papalism
RO: Scriere teologică sau pamflet prin care se denunțau abuzurile clerului și primatul papei.
EN: A theological writing or pamphlet denouncing the abuses of the clergy and the primacy of the pope.
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