ultramontane

adjective
/ˌʌltrəˈmɒnteɪn/

Meaning

beyond the mountains, especially referring to support for the Pope over local church authority

Example Sentences

The debate highlighted the ultramontane position in church politics.

Synonyms

papal supporter, pro-papal, Catholic loyalist, Romanist

Antonyms

anti-papal, secularist

Collocations

ultramontane views, ultramontane party, ultramontane position

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