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Ro·man Cath·o·lic

/ˌrōmən ˈkaTH(ə)lik/

adjective
- 1. relating to the Roman Catholic Church: "a Roman Catholic bishop"
noun
- 1. a member of the Roman Catholic Church: "Roman Catholics can't share a Eucharist with other Churches"
Word Origin late 16th century: translation of Latin (Ecclesia) Romana Catholica (et Apostolica) ‘Roman Catholic (and Apostolic Church’). It was apparently first used as a conciliatory term in place of the earlier Roman, Romanist, or Romish, considered derogatory.
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Roman Catholic (term)
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Term sometimes used to differentiate members of the Catholic Church in full communion with the pope in Rome from other Christians who also self-identify as "Catholic"
The term Roman Catholic is used to differentiate the Catholic Church and its members in full communion with the pope in Rome from other Christians who identify as "Catholic". It is also sometimes used to differentiate adherents to the Latin Church and its use of the Roman Rite from Catholics of the Eastern Catholic Churches. It is not the official name preferred by the Holy See or bishops in full ... Wikipedia
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