r.c.

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r.c.

A priest leads a service in an R.C. church.

Definition

Adjective 1. Relating to Roman Catholicism: The abbreviation "r.c." stands for "Roman Catholic." It describes anything connected to the beliefs, practices, or institutions of the Roman Catholic Church.

Usage Notes
  • "r.c." is an abbreviation. In formal writing, the full term "Roman Catholic" is typically preferred.
  • It is used attributively (before a noun) to specify a religious affiliation or characteristic.
  • This term specifically denotes the tradition within Christianity that acknowledges the Pope as its supreme head.
Examples
  • The r.c. diocese announced the new bishop's appointment.
  • She studied r.c. theology at the university.
  • The hospital was founded by an r.c. religious order.
Advanced Usage
  • The abbreviation can be used in official classifications, directories, or historical texts to denote affiliation concisely.
    • The census data included columns for religious affiliation: Prot., r.c., Jewish, etc.
Variants and Related Words
  • Roman Catholic (adj & n): The full, standard form of the term.
  • Catholic (adj & n): A broader term that can include Roman Catholicism and other rites in communion with the Pope. Context is needed to specify.
  • RC: A common alternative abbreviation, often written without periods.
Synonyms
  • Roman Catholic
  • Papist (Note: This term is often considered archaic or offensive in modern usage and should generally be avoided.)
Antonyms
  • Protestant
  • Orthodox (referring to Eastern Orthodox Christianity)
  • non-Catholic
r.c.

A priest leads a service in an R.C. church.

Adjective
  1. of or relating to or supporting Romanism
    • the Roman Catholic Church

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