Pontiff

Meaning

Noun

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In Ancient Rome & Religion:

A

of the most

of the

of

of the Roman

, the College of Pontiffs; a pontifex.

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In Religion:

A

of the early Church; now

, the Pope.

●

In Religion:

Any

or

of a religion.

Name

●

A

from the nickname.

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Origin

pontiff

English

pontife

Middle French (ca. 1400-1600)

pontifex

Latin

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