Definition of ultramontanism
English to English noun - (Roman Catholic Church) the policy that the absolute authority of the church should be vested in the pope
source: WordNet 3.0 - The principles of those within the Roman Catholic Church who maintain extreme views favoring the pope's supremacy; - - so used by those living north of the Alps in reference to the Italians; - - rarely used in an opposite sense, as referring to the views of those living north of the Alps and opposed to the papal claims. Cf. Gallicanism.
source: Webster 1913
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