1. people who support the supreme authority of the Pope in matters of faith and discipline, especially over national churches
Usage: historical; religious

Examples

• The ultramontanes defended papal infallibility at the First Vatican Council.
• French ultramontanes opposed the Gallican church’s independence from Rome.
• The debate between ultramontanes and moderate Catholics divided the church.
• Ultramontanes believed the Pope should have final authority over all bishops.
• The ultramontanes’ influence grew stronger in the 19th century.
• Liberal Catholics often clashed with the ultramontanes on church governance.