cattolicesimo
English meaning: Catholicism (Roman Catholic Church in Italy)
Italian Definition
(Italiano)La fede e la pratica della Chiesa Cattolica Romana, con sede in Vaticano.
English Definition
The faith and practice of the Roman Catholic Church, headquartered in Vatican City (the world's smallest state, within Rome). Italy has been the historic center of Catholicism since the papacy's establishment. The Catholic Church has profoundly shaped Italian law (Lateran Treaty 1929), education, art, and social policy. Catholicism and secularism have been in creative tension in Italy throughout modern history.
Example
“Il Vaticano, enclave all'interno di Roma, è il centro mondiale del Cattolicesimo e la più piccola nazione del mondo.”
In English: “The Vatican, an enclave within Rome, is the global center of Catholicism and the world's smallest nation.”
Synonyms
- religione cattolica
- Chiesa romana
Antonyms / Opposites
- protestantesimo
- secolarismo
Literary Heritage
“E quindi uscimmo a riveder le stelle.”
“And thence we came forth to see again the stars.”
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Language information
- Language
- Italiano
- Italian
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Romance
- Speakers
- 70M