Longman Dictionary English From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Christianitypapistpa‧pist /ˈpeɪpɪst/ noun [countable] RRCan insulting word for a member of the Roman Catholic Church, used especially by ProtestantsOrigin papist (1500-1600) French papiste, from pape “pope” ldoceonline.com
