HyperDic: pax

English > 1 sense of the word pax:
NOUNcommunicationpax, kiss of peace(Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist
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Meaning(Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist.
Synonymkiss of peace
CategoryRoman Catholic, Western Church, Roman Catholic Church, Church of Rome, Roman ChurchThe Christian Church based in the Vatican and presided over by a pope and an episcopal hierarchy
Broadergreeting, salutation(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
Spanishbeso de la paz, pax, paz
Catalanbes de la pau, pau, pax

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