Found 2 items, similar to ultramontanism.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: ultramontanism ultramontanism n : (Roman Catholic Church) the policy that the absolute authority of the church should be vested in the pope
English → English (gcide) Definition: Ultramontanism Ultramontanism \Ul`tra*mon"ta*nism\, n. [Cf. F. ultramontanisme.] 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. [1913 Webster]