English Explanatory Dictionary

pontifex

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A pontiff, state minister, or high priest, in Ancient Rome.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɒn.təˌfɛks/ /ˈpɒn.tɪˌfɛks/

Word forms

pontifex pontifices

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin pontifex. Doublet of pontiff.

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