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antipapacy

nounmasculinetechnicalraro/ɐ̃tipɐˈpaðu/an·ti·pa·pa·do

Definition

1

Opposition to the authority of the Pope or to the system of the papacy; a period or situation in which an antipope exists.

Usage examples

The Western Schism led to a period of antipapacy.
The movement openly promoted antipapacy.

Antonyms

Common combinations

opposition to the antipapacy