n.
Pronunciation: ˌ ka-th ə - ' li-s ə -t ē , ˌ kath- ' li-
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -ties
Date: 1704
1 capitalized : the character of being in conformity with a Catholic church
2 a : liberality of sentiments or views < catholicity of viewpoint ― W. V. O'Connor> b : UNIVERSALITY c : comprehensive range < catholicity of topics>