pope — the Bishop of Rome as head of the Roman Catholic Church
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the Bishop of Rome as head of the Roman Catholic Church
Pronunciation (IPA): /poʊp/
Example Sentences
- The Pope's tweet got more likes than most celebrities.
- Meeting the Pope is considered one of the highest honors for Catholics.
- The Pope's security detail includes both Swiss Guards and modern bodyguards.
pope
NOUN[/poʊp/]
the Bishop of Rome as head of the Roman Catholic Church
the Bishop of Rome as head of the Roman Catholic Church
The pope's rope brings hope
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek 'pappas' (father), a familiar term for dad, which passed through Latin 'papa' before reaching its modern English form. Originally denoting a biological father, the term evolved in Christian contexts to signify a spiritual father, eventually designating the head of the Roman Catholic Church.
Breakdown
Greek pappas (father, daddy) → Latin papa (father) → Old English papa → Middle English pope (spiritual father, bishop of Rome).
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📝Examples
“The Pope's tweet got more likes than most celebrities.”
“Meeting the Pope is considered one of the highest honors for Catholics.”
“The Pope's security detail includes both Swiss Guards and modern bodyguards.”
“Even the Pope needs GPS when visiting new cities.”
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