HyperDic: pontifex

English > 1 sense of the word pontifex:
NOUNperson pontifexa member of the highest council of priests in ancient Rome
English > pontifex: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningA member of the highest council of priests in ancient Rome.
CategoryantiquityThe historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
RegionRome, Roma, Eternal City, Italian capital, capital of ItalyCapital and largest city of Italy
BroaderpriestA clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites
Catalanpontífex
Verbspontificateadminister a pontifical office

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