popish
pronunciation
How to pronounce popish in British English:
UK [ˈpəʊpɪʃ]
How to pronounce popish in American English:
US [ˈpoʊpɪʃ]
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to or supporting Romanism
Word Origin
- popish (adj.)
- 1520s, from pope + -ish.
Example
- 1. His only worry was that his memory might fail him in finding Scripture to refute his popish enemies .
- 2. The connection of Confucianism and Mikado absolutism resulted in the sad event of Japan in the Second World War . A protestant emperor should be chosen time about with a popish .
- 3. A protestant emperor should be chosen time about with a popish . The legend says that when Emperor Huangdi was entrusted by Heaven to rule the world , auspicious clouds appeared in the sky .