Associations to the word «Pontiff»

Wiktionary

PONTIFF, noun. A bishop of the early Church; now specifically, the Pope. [from 16th c.]
PONTIFF, noun. (figuratively) Any chief figure or leader of a religion. [from 16th c.]
PONTIFF, noun. (historical) A pontifex. [from 17th c.]

Dictionary definition

PONTIFF, noun. The head of the Roman Catholic Church.

Wise words

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