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Papacy

🔄 Synonyms of "Papacy"

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Word	Definition
pontificatenoun	(intransitive) To act like a pontiff; to express one's position or opinions dogmatically and pompously as if they were absolutely correct.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Papacy"

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Word	Definition
pontificatenoun	The status or term of office of a pontiff or pontifex.
popedomnoun	The place, office, or dignity of the pope; papal dignity.
holy seenoun	The episcopal jurisdiction of the Bishop of Rome, commonly known as the Pope. It is the preeminent see of the Catholic Church. It is also the sovereign entity headed by the Pope which governs the Vatican and represents the Catholic Church in temporal affairs.
apostolic see	An apostolic see is an episcopal see whose foundation is attributed to one or more of the apostles of Jesus or to one of their close associates.
see of rome	—
roman see	—
papal supremacynoun	the supreme and universal power of the Pope, which he can always exercise unhindered, over the Roman Catholic Church
papal court	—
vaticannoun	A city-state in Southern Europe, an enclave within the city of Rome, Italy.
prelacynoun	A church government or organisation administered by prelates.
archbishoprynoun	The office of archbishop.
bishoprynoun	Synonym of bishopric (“the state, condition, or office of a bishop”).
prelaturenoun	the office of a prelate
penitentiaryshipnoun	The office or condition of a penitentiary of the papal court.
apostolatenoun	A group of people that exists for the spreading of religious doctrine.
bishopricnoun	A diocese: a region in which a bishop of a church governs.
patriarchatenoun	A patriarchal system or community.
officenoun	(religion) A ceremonial duty or service, particularly:
cardinalshipnoun	The office (or term of office) of a cardinal
presidencynoun	The office or role of president.