Catholicism

noun A person from or native to the Dominican Republic

adjective Relating to the Dominican Republic or its people

• The Dominican Republic is a country located in the Caribbean.
• My friend is Dominican and she makes the best rice and beans.
• I met this cool Dominican dude at the party last night.
• The Dominican community is like a tight-knit family.

noun a faction or group within the Anglican Church that emphasizes its Catholic heritage and traditional liturgical practices

• The High Church tradition emphasizes the importance of liturgy and sacraments.
• Some people prefer the High Church style of worship with its elaborate rituals.
• High Church services can be a bit stuffy for my taste.
• In the world of fashion, she is considered the High Church of haute couture.

noun A member of a religious community of women, typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

• The nun dedicated her life to serving the community through prayer and charity work.
• I saw a nun at the grocery store buying some vegetables for the convent.
• That nun is always so strict with the rules at school.
• She was like a nun in her dedication to her fitness routine, never missing a day at the gym.

noun the system of government by the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church

• The papacy is the office and jurisdiction of the Pope, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
• The papacy has a long history of influence in global politics.
• Some people think the papacy is just a fancy title with no real power.
• In the world of business, the CEO is often seen as the papacy of the company, making all the important decisions.