What is another word for Ultramontanism?

Pronunciation: [ˌʊltɹɐmˈɒntənˌɪzəm] (IPA)

Ultramontanism is a word used to describe a certain type of Catholicism that emphasizes the authority of the Pope and places strong emphasis on hierarchy and tradition. It is a word that is often used to describe conservative Catholicism, and has been associated with resistance to modernism and change within the Church. If you are looking for synonyms for the word Ultramontanism, you might consider variations such as Papalism, Romanism, or Vaticanism. These words all carry similar connotations of a strict adherence to Catholic doctrine, and a prioritization of the authority of the Pope and the Vatican in matters of faith and practice.

Synonyms for Ultramontanism:

What are the hypernyms for Ultramontanism?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Ultramontanism

Even those who repudiate altogether the extreme Ultramontanism of De Maistre and De Lamennais must allow their conception to be one of the boldest and grandest which has inspired the mind of man.
"The Faith of the Millions (2nd series)"
George Tyrrell
Catholicism is encroaching and threatening the national State, and the State must remain independent and supreme; therefore Catholicism, Ultramontanism, clericalism, are absolutely incompatible with the modern State.
"German Problems and Personalities"
Charles Sarolea
2. The Church that did make its way and coalesced with the State in the 4th century had no more to do with the Church founded by Jesus than Ultramontanism has with Quakerism.
"Aphorisms and Reflections from the works of T. H. Huxley"
Thomas Henry Huxley

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