papist Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an offensive term for Roman Catholics; originally, a Roman Catholic who was a strong advocate of the papacy
  2. adjective of or relating to or supporting Romanism
    Roman Catholic; popish; papistic; romish; R.C.; papistical; Roman; Romanist.
    • the Roman Catholic Church

WordNet

Pa"pist noun
Etymology
F. papiste. See Pape, Pope.
Definitions
  1. A Roman catholic; one who adheres to the Church of Rome and the authority of the pope; -- an offensive designation applied to Roman Catholics by their opponents.

Webster 1913