How to Pronounce "papist"
word
ˈpeɪp.ɪst
PAY-pist
pˈeɪpɪst
PAY-pist
Definition
An old, often insulting word for a Roman Catholic, especially one who is loyal to the Pope.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpeɪp.ɪst
British English
pˈeɪpɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAY-pist
UK
PAY-pist
Listen in Context
Some Protestants used to call Catholics papists.
The word papist is not polite to use now.
He was called a papist because of his religion.
The pamphlet used the word papist to insult Catholics.