NOUN | person | pontifex | a member of the highest council of priests in ancient Rome |
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Meaning | A member of the highest council of priests in ancient Rome. | |
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Category | antiquity | The historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe |
Region | Rome, Roma, Eternal City, Italian capital, capital of Italy | Capital and largest city of Italy |
Broader | priest | A clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites |
Catalan | pontífex | |
Verbs | pontificate | administer a pontifical office |
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