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      Pope

      /poʊp/

      Meaning & Definition

      noun
      The bishop of Rome as head of the Roman Catholic Church.
      The pope delivered a powerful sermon in St. Peter's Basilica.
      A person regarded as a leader or authority in a specific area.
      He is considered the pope of modern literature by many critics.
      A title used for a false or puppet leader.
      The dictator was referred to as a 'pope' of the corrupt regime.

      Etymology

      From Latin 'papa', from Greek 'pappas', meaning 'father'.

      Common Phrases and Expressions

      Papal visit:
      A visit by the pope to a region or country.
      Papal bull:
      An official letter or charter issued by the pope.
      Papal authority:
      The power and influence possessed by the pope within the Church.

      Related Words

      Vatican
      The independent city-state and residence of the pope.
      Cardinal
      A senior ecclesiastical leader, usually a bishop, who is appointed by the pope.
      Catholic
      Relating to the Roman Catholic Church.

      Slang Meanings

      Pope's blessing
      He feels like he has the pope's blessing after receiving public support.