pəˈpistik, -tēk adjective
or pa·pis·ti·cal -tə̇kəl, -tēk-
Etymology: papistic probably from Middle French papistique, from papiste + -ique -ic; papistical probably from Middle French papistique + English -al
: of or relating to the Roman Catholic Church and its doctrines, ceremonies, or government — usually used disparagingly
• pa·pis·ti·cal·ly -tə̇k(ə)lē, -tēk-, -li adverb