pontiff

Speech parts

1. pontiff - Noun

2. Pontiff - Proper noun

Meaning

A high priest.

One of the sacred college, in ancient Rome, which had the supreme jurisdiction over all matters of religion, at the head of which was the Pontifex Maximus.

The chief priest.

The pope.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

pope Holy Father Bishop of Rome cardinal gregorian archbishop dean Lama papa bishop pontifical metropolitan rector patriarch mitre
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Antonyms

mother laity layman infidel lector secular
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Hypernyms

catholic spiritual leader

Hyponyms

antipope

Phrases with the word

sovereign pontiff supreme pontiff female pontiff lady pontiff feminine pontiff woman pontiff

Examples

We declare, say, define, and pronounce that it is absolutely necessary for the salvation of every human creature to be subject to the Roman Pontiff. Pope Boniface VIII

Aides to the retired pontiff told journalists that Benedict’s infection is an “inflammation of the trigeminal nerve,” meaning he has what Americans would refer to as shingles. Source: Internet

After three hours of persuasion, he surrendered to the will of the cardinals and on 29 May 1724, he was elected pontiff. Source: Internet

A Vatican spokesperson would not confirm or deny reports the pontiff had tested negative for coronavirus, but said he was recovering from the cold and has no other pathologies. Source: Internet

Benedict XVI Benedict XVI spoke of the late pontiff on 28 September 2008 during his weekly Angelus address. Source: Internet

Both the King of Aragon and the King of Castile immediately sent ambassadors to Pope Clement, complaining that scandal was being poured into the ears of the Faithful, when they heard that a Roman pontiff was being charged with a crime of heresy. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

pontifex pontifex femina pontifex mulier pontific pontifical Pontifical States