Complete Definition of "catholic"

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English

Etymology
From Latin catholicus < Greek katholikós < katà- (according to) + hólou (whole)

Adjective
catholic

  1. All inclusive; pertaining to all mankind.

#: He has catholic tastes.

Category:Greek derivations

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