pontiff

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the head of the Roman Catholic Church

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

pope, Catholic Pope, Roman Catholic Pope, Holy Father, Vicar of Christ, Bishop of Rome

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