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ultramontane

adjective

/ˌʌltrəˈmɒnteɪn/

Meaning

beyond the mountains, especially referring to support for the Pope over local church authority

The debate highlighted the ultramontane position in church politics.

papal supporter, pro-papal, Catholic loyalist, Romanist

anti-papal, secularist

ultramontane views, ultramontane party, ultramontane position

Excessively flattering or insincere; abundant or generous in amount.

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.

Having or showing no pity or compassion for others.

done without planning; natural and unforced

Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.