HyperDic: pontius_pilate

English > 1 sense of the expression Pontius Pilate:
NOUNperson Pontius Pilate, Pilatethe Roman procurator of Judea who ordered that Jesus be crucified (died in AD 36)
English > Pontius Pilate: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningThe Roman procurator of Judea who ordered that Jesus be crucified (died in AD 36).
SynonymPilate
Broaderprocurator(ancient Rome) someone employed by the Roman Emperor to manage finance and taxes
SpanishPilato, Poncio Pilato
CatalanPonç Pilat

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