pontiff

UK /ˈpɒntɪf/ US /ˈpɒntɪf/
noun 3name 1

Definitions

noun

1

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

2

A bishop of the early Church; now specifically, the Pope.

In several respects John turned out to be an unexpected figure as supreme pontiff.

3

Any chief figure or leader of a religion.

name

1

A surname transferred from the nickname.

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