English > kiss of peace: 1 sense > noun 1, communicationMeaning | (Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist. |
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Synonym | pax |
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Category | Roman Catholic, Western Church, Roman Catholic Church, Church of Rome, Roman Church | The Christian Church based in the Vatican and presided over by a pope and an episcopal hierarchy |
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Broader | greeting, salutation | (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting) |
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Spanish | beso de la paz, pax, paz |
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Catalan | bes de la pau, pau, pax |
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