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The word '''Catholic''' is derived (via Late Latin catholicus and French catholique) from the Greek adjective [[
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Greek:καθολικός|καθολικός]]  (katholikos), meaning "universal".[1][2] The name is derived from the Greek phrase [[Greek:καθόλο|καθόλο]] (kath'holou) meaning "on the whole" or "in general" and is a combination of the Greek words [[Greek:κατά|κατά]] meaning "about" and [[Greek:όλος|όλος]] meaning "whole."[3]  In the context of [[Christian]] ecclesiology, it has a rich history and several usages.
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==See also==
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The word '''Catholic''' is a word that means "universal". Today it is often used to specifically identify the [[Catholicism|Roman Catholic Church]] but it can also be used to describe the entire church inclusive of all Christians of all denominations. It is derived from the Greek adjective [[Greek:καθολικος|καθολικος]].
  
*[[Catholicism]]
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==Links==
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic Wikipedia - Catholic]
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The word Catholic is a word that means "universal". Today it is often used to specifically identify the Roman Catholic Church but it can also be used to describe the entire church inclusive of all Christians of all denominations. It is derived from the Greek adjective καθολικος.

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