pontifex

Latin

noun
Definitions
  • a high priest, State minister in ancient Rome
  • a pontiff or bishop of the early Christian church, now specifically the Pope

Etymology

Suffix from Latin pons (bridge).

Origin

Latin

pons

Gloss

bridge

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