ultramontane

pronunciation

How to pronounce ultramontane in British English: UK ['ʌltrə'mɒnteɪn]word uk audio image

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  • Noun:
    a Roman Catholic who advocates ultramontanism (supreme papal authority in matters of faith and discipline)
  • Adjective:
    of or relating to ultramonatism
    on or relating to or characteristic of the region or peoples beyond the Alps from Italy (or north of the Alps)
    on the Italian or Roman side of the Alps

Word Origin

ultramontane (adj.)
1590s, from Middle French ultramontain "beyond the mountains" (especially the Alps), from Old French (early 14c.), from Latin ultra "beyond" (see ultra-) + stem of mons (see mount (n.)). Used especially of papal authority, though "connotation varies according to the position of the speaker or writer." [Weekley]

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