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    Nunzio (en. Nunzio)

    /nùn.t͡sjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    In the Catholic Church, a diplomat representing the pope.
    The nunzio was sent to negotiate an agreement.
    Le nunzio a été envoyé pour négocier un accord.
    Collection of traditions or religious stories.
    The nunzio has particular importance in local culture.
    Le nunzio a une importance particulière dans la culture locale.

    Etymology

    The word nunzio comes from the Italian 'nunzio', which means 'messenger'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to play the nunzio
    interrupting or calling someone in a way similar to a messenger.
    faire le nunzio

    Related Words

    nuncio
    Spanish equivalent of the term nunzio.
    nuncio
    messenger
    A person who transmits messages.
    messager

    Slang Meanings

    An affectionate term for someone who likes to talk a lot.
    Stop playing the nunzio and listen for a change!
    Arrête de faire le nunzio et écoute un peu!
    To mock someone who takes themselves too seriously.
    He thinks he’s a nunzio, but he knows nothing.
    Il se croit un nunzio, mais il ne sait rien.