English Explanatory Dictionary

nunciature

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The status or rank of a nuncio (diplomatic representative of the Roman Catholic Church).
  2. The building and staff of a nuncio; the equivalent of an embassy for the Holy See.
  3. The term of service of a nuncio.

Word forms

nunciature nunciatures

Etymology

From Latin nūnciāre, nūntiāre (“to announce, report”), from nūncius, nūntius (“messenger”). Compare French nonciature, Italian nunziatura.

Related words

announce nuncio
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