catholicity

/,kæθə'lisiti/

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Catholicity is a quality that can be found in many different cultures.

Definition

Noun:
- The quality of being universal or broad in scope, interests, or sympathies; wide-ranging inclusiveness. This meaning refers to a broad, comprehensive, and liberal character, free from narrowness or prejudice.
- The faith, doctrine, system, and practice of a Catholic church, especially the Roman Catholic Church. This meaning refers to the state or quality of being catholic, specifically in the religious sense.

Usage and Examples

In the sense of broad-mindedness or universality:
- The catholicity of his musical taste was impressive; he enjoyed everything from classical to hip-hop.
- A true scholar should possess a certain catholicity of interests.
In the religious sense:
- The doctrine of catholicity is central to the church's understanding of itself as universal.
- He was drawn to the ancient traditions and catholicity of the Anglican Communion.

Advanced Usage

"Catholicity of spirit": Refers to a broad, generous, and inclusive attitude.
- Her catholicity of spirit allowed her to appreciate diverse cultures and viewpoints.
"Catholicity of the Church": A theological term emphasizing the universality, unity, and fullness of the Christian Church.
- The Nicene Creed describes the Church as possessing holiness, catholicity, and apostolicity.

Variants and Related Words

Catholic (adj, with a lowercase 'c'): Having wide sympathies, interests, or tastes; broad, universal.
- She has a truly catholic appreciation for the arts.
Catholic (adj, with an uppercase 'C'): Of or relating to the Roman Catholic Church or other churches claiming historical continuity from the ancient Christian Church.
- He is a Catholic priest.
Catholicize (verb): To make or become catholic (in either sense).
- The empire sought to catholicize the diverse beliefs of its conquered peoples.

Synonyms

Universality: The quality of being universal or applicable to all cases.
Broad-mindedness: Willingness to accept views, beliefs, or behaviors that differ from one's own.
Ecumenism: A principle or aim of promoting unity among the world's Christian churches (related to the religious sense).
Comprehensiveness: The quality of including all or nearly all elements, aspects, or areas.

Antonyms

Narrowness: Limited in extent, amount, or scope; restricted.
Sectarianism: Excessive attachment to a particular sect or party, especially in religion.
Parochialism: Limited or narrow in scope or outlook; provincial.
Exclusivity: The practice of excluding or not admitting other things.

Notes on Meaning and Usage

The word catholicity has two distinct but related meanings. The first (universality) derives from the original Greek word , meaning "universal" or "general." The second (pertaining to the Catholic Church) is a specific application of that universal concept to the Christian faith.
When used in a non-religious context, it almost always carries the positive connotation of liberality, breadth, and lack of prejudice.
In religious contexts, it is a formal term often used in theology, ecclesiology, and discussions of church doctrine.

Catholicity is a quality that can be found in many different cultures.

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