papal — relating to the Pope or the papacy
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to the Pope or the papacy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpeɪpəl/
Example Sentences
- The papal hat was so tall that the Pope had to duck through doorways.
- Papal infallibility is a central doctrine in Catholic theology.
- The new papal smartphone app allows you to receive blessings digitally.
papal
ADJECTIVE[/ˈpeɪpəl/]
relating to the Pope or the papacy
Pope's supreme religious authority
The papal blessing flows from chapel to maple
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'papa', originally meaning 'father', which came to denote the Pope as the spiritual father of the Christian Church. The term later evolved to refer to the papal office and authority in ecclesiastical contexts.
Breakdown
papa (pope, from Latin 'father') + -al (adjective suffix forming relational adjectives)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The papal hat was so tall that the Pope had to duck through doorways.”
“Papal infallibility is a central doctrine in Catholic theology.”
“The new papal smartphone app allows you to receive blessings digitally.”
“The papal residence in Vatican City is called the Apostolic Palace.”
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