"Popish" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Popish" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Popish" Meaning
Pertaining to or resembling the Roman Catholic Church, especially in a way that is considered old-fashioned or reactionary.
"Popish" Examples
Usage Examples of "Popish"
Example 1: Criticizing Something as Catholic or Christian
> Critics accused the festival of being too popish for its emphasis on both sacred and secular events.Example 2: Used to Describe a Custom, Practice, or Religious Idea Considered to Be Pagan or Unchristian
> Historians have debated whether the ancient rituals were inherently popish or if they had more ancient roots.Example 3: Tending to Promote Church or Monarchial Control
The law occasionally results in popish activities that foster a distorted nationalism.
Example 4: Completed with Ecclesiastical Ornaments
"Santorini is characterized by its POPISH charm."Example 5: Furnish According to Church Ornaments
The lectures on historical moments in time allotted with an exquisite popish decor illustrated the era well enough."Popish" Similar Words
Popelote
Popemobile
Popery
ADJECTIVE<br><br>1. relating to, supporting, or characteristic of the Pope or the Catholic Church, especially in a disapproving or historical sense.<br>2. similar to or influenced by Catholicism, especially when associated with the Platonic philosophy.
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Popov
Name: A Russian surname, derived from the Slavic word "Popov," meaning "pop" or "priest." It is a very common Russian surname.<br><br>In a different context, the word "Popov" may also refer to:<br><br>1. Vladimir Alexandrovich Popov, a Russian statesman and diplomat who played a significant role in the early years of the Soviet Union.<br>2. Nikolay Popov, a Russian-American badminton player who won numerous international titles.<br><br>In chemistry, the name Popov is associated with the Popov reaction, a chemical reaction involving the oxidation of methyl ketones.