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pontiff.

A member of the most illustrious of the colleges of priests of the Roman religion, the College of Pontiffs; a pontifex.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpɒntɪf/UK
  1. A member of the most illustrious of the colleges of priests of the Roman religion, the College of Pontiffs; a pontifex.

    Ancient-Rome · historical
  2. A bishop of the early Church; now specifically, the Pope.

  3. Any chief figure or leader of a religion.

    figuratively
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Middle French pontife m, from Latin pontifex m. Doublet of pontifex.

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