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papacythe office or position of the Pope in the Catholic Church

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the office or position of the Pope in the Catholic Church

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpeɪpəsi/

Korean meaning: 교황의 지위, 교황직

Korean pronunciation: 페이-퍼-시 (강세: 페이)

Example Sentences

  • The papacy moved from Rome to France for 67 years in the 14th century.
  • Some historians argue that the papacy had more political power than kings in medieval Europe.
  • The papacy's decision to sell indulgences sparked the Protestant Reformation.

papacy

NOUN

//ˈpeɪpəsi//

the office or position of the Pope in the Catholic Church

papacy concept
💡 Concept

The Pope's supreme office and authority

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papacy rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Pope Tracy's papacy shines in lacy robes!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈpeɪpəsi/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpeɪpəsi/

🌳Etymology

Rootpapa
Suffix--cy

Origin

라틴어 'papa(아버지)'에서 유래된 단어로, 가톨릭 교회의 최고 지도자인 교황의 직책을 의미합니다. 중세 시대부터 교황은 '성부(聖父)'라고 불리며 교회의 아버지 역할을 해왔습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

racylacyTracy
racy
lacy
Tracy

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📝Examples

The papacy moved from Rome to France for 67 years in the 14th century.

Some historians argue that the papacy had more political power than kings in medieval Europe.

The papacy's decision to sell indulgences sparked the Protestant Reformation.

😄 Fun example

My grandmother respects the papacy so much that she has the Pope's picture next to her family photos.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

papal officepontificatepapal authorityHoly See

Antonyms

secular authoritylay leadership

Related

popeVaticanCatholic Churchcardinalbishop