ultramontan
ultramontane (beyond the mountains)
English translations
- 01
ultramontanism
- 02
ultramontane
Word details
- German meaning
- Ultramontan bezeichnet eine Haltung, die die Autorität des Papstes in Glaubens- und Moralfragen betont und über die nationalen Kircheninteressen stellt.
- English meaning
- Ultramontane refers to an attitude that emphasizes the authority of the Pope in matters of faith and morals, placing it above national church interests.
- Synonym
- erzkonservativ, papsttreu
- German example
- Die ultramontane Bewegung befürwortete eine starke Zentralisierung der katholischen Kirche unter dem Papst.
- English example
- The ultramontane movement advocated a strong centralization of the Catholic Church under the Pope.
Example sentences with “ultramontan”
Er vertrat ultramontane Ansichten. (He held ultramontane views.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the origin of 'ultramontan'?
It comes from Latin 'ultra' (beyond) and 'montes' (mountains).