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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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