1. supporting the supreme authority of the Pope in matters of faith and discipline
Usage: religious; historical
2. located or coming from beyond the mountains, especially the Alps
Usage: geographical; historical

1. a person who supports the supreme authority of the Pope
Usage: religious; historical

Examples

• The ultramontane faction within the church advocated for papal supremacy.
• Ultramontane bishops gathered to support the Vatican’s position.
• The ultramontane movement gained strength in the 19th century.
• He was known as an ultramontane who defended papal authority.
• The ultramontane regions beyond the Alps had different customs.
• Ultramontane influences shaped medieval European politics.