pontifex

Slovak

/ˈpo̞ntife̞ks/

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

Etymology

Derived from Latin pontifex.

Origin

Latin

pontifex

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