noun
- The quality or state of being universal, broad-minded, or inclusive in scope or sympathy.
- The beliefs, practices, or doctrines of the Catholic Church; adherence to Catholic principles.
Usage: Plural form of catholicity; Often used in formal or academic contexts
Usage: Capitalized when referring to the Roman Catholic Church; Less common plural usage
Examples
- The museum's catholicities of taste were evident in its diverse collection spanning multiple cultures and centuries.
- Her intellectual catholicities allowed her to appreciate viewpoints from many different traditions.
- The organization prides itself on the catholicities of its membership, welcoming people from all backgrounds.
- His catholicities of interest led him to study philosophy, science, and the arts with equal passion.
- The cathedral's architecture reflects the catholicities of European design influences.
- Academic institutions value the catholicities of knowledge that liberal arts education provides.