What meaning is arguably even prior to the definition of the the term "catholic" as "universal."
a. the understanding of "catholic" as referring to the "wholeness" or "completeness" even of a local church
b. the understanding of catholic as referring to the Roman Catholic Church
c. the understanding of "catholic" as referring to "geographical catholicity" or encompassing the church in the whole world.
d. the understanding of "catholic" as defined by the present of bishops
Answer: a. the understanding of "catholic" as referring to the "wholeness" or "completeness" even of a local church
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