ultramontane Synonyms
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ultramontane Meaning
ultramontane (n)
a Roman Catholic who advocates ultramontanism (supreme papal authority in matters of faith and discipline)
ultramontane (a)
of or relating to ultramontanism
ultramontane (s)
on or relating to or characteristic of the region or peoples beyond the Alps from Italy (or north of the Alps)
on the Italian or Roman side of the Alps
ultramontane ()
Being beyond the mountains; specifically, being beyond the Alps, in respect to the one who speaks.
ultramontane (n.)
One who resides beyond the mountains, especially beyond the Alps; a foreigner.
One who maintains extreme views favoring the pope's supremacy. See Ultramontanism.
ultramontane Sentence Examples
- The ultramontane doctrine advocated for the supremacy of the pope over national governments.
- The ultramontane clergy faced fierce opposition from secularists and nationalists.
- The ultramontane bishops resisted reforms that challenged papal authority.
- The ultramontane movement had a profound influence on the development of Catholic thought.
- The ultramontane missionaries sought to spread the pope's influence beyond Europe.
- The ultramontane theologians engaged in heated debates with their liberal counterparts.
- The ultramontane church was often seen as a conservative force in society.
- The ultramontane priests played a key role in the Counter-Reformation.
- The ultramontane Catholics were loyal to the pope and his teachings.
- The ultramontane perspective has been criticized for its excessive emphasis on papal power.
FAQs About the word ultramontane
a Roman Catholic who advocates ultramontanism (supreme papal authority in matters of faith and discipline), of or relating to ultramontanism, on or relating to
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The ultramontane doctrine advocated for the supremacy of the pope over national governments.
The ultramontane clergy faced fierce opposition from secularists and nationalists.
The ultramontane bishops resisted reforms that challenged papal authority.
The ultramontane movement had a profound influence on the development of Catholic thought.
