ultramontane
/,ʌltrə'mɔntein/
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Definition
Adjective:
- Geographical: Of, relating to, or situated on the far side of the mountains, specifically the Alps, from the perspective of Italy.
- Ecclesiastical/Historical: Of or relating to the principle of supreme papal authority in matters of faith and discipline, especially as promoted in the Roman Catholic Church.
Noun:
- A person who lives beyond the mountains, especially the Alps.
- A Roman Catholic who strongly advocates for ultramontanism, the doctrine of supreme and central papal authority.
Examples
Adjective (Geographical):
- The ultramontane regions of Europe developed distinct cultural traditions.
- His research focused on ultramontane trade routes in the medieval period.
Adjective (Ecclesiastical):
- The ultramontane faction within the church opposed any national interference in religious matters.
- His ultramontane views emphasized the absolute authority of the Vatican.
Noun:
- The council was attended by several influential ultramontanes who argued for centralized doctrine.
- Historically, an ultramontane was simply someone from north of the Alps.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in historical and theological contexts to describe a significant ideological position that countered Gallicanism (which advocated for national church autonomy).
- In historical geography, ultramontane is the opposite of "cisalpine" (on the near side of the Alps from Italy).
Variants and Related Words
- Ultramontanism (n.): The system or principles of the ultramontanes; the policy of advocating supreme papal authority.
- Ultramontanist (n.): Another term for an ultramontane, especially regarding the ecclesiastical meaning.
Synonyms
- Adjective (Ecclesiastical): Papalist, pro-papal, centralist.
- Noun (Geographical): Transalpine.
- Antonyms (Geographical): Cisalpine.
- Antonyms (Ecclesiastical): Gallican, anti-papal.
Related Phrases
- Ultramontane doctrine: Refers specifically to the set of beliefs supporting papal supremacy.
- Ultramontane movement: The historical movement promoting the strengthening of papal authority, particularly in the 19th century.
Adjective
- on the Italian or Roman side of the Alps
- ancient cisalpine Gaul included an area south and east of the Alps
- on or relating to or characteristic of the region or peoples beyond the Alps from Italy (or north of the Alps)
- ancient transalpine Gaul was an area northwest of the Alps and included modern France and Belgium
- Cracow was a transalpine university
- of or relating to ultramontanism
Noun
- a Roman Catholic who advocates ultramontanism (supreme papal authority in matters of faith and discipline)