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    Pontife (en. Pontiff)

    /pɔ̃.tif/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Title given to the religious leaders of certain churches, particularly the pope in the Catholic Church.
    The pontiff delivered a speech on peace.
    Le pontife a prononcé un discours sur la paix.
    A person holding a sacred position or having significant spiritual power.
    Former pontiff of the religious order.
    Ancien pontife de l'ordre religieux.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pontifex', which means 'bridge builder', referring to the connection between the sacred and the profane.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the Roman pontiff
    Refers to the Pope as the leader of the Catholic Church.
    le pontife romain
    supreme pontiff
    Title given to the religious leader with the highest authority.
    pontife suprême

    Related Words

    priest
    A priest or minister of the Church.
    sacerdote
    worship
    A religious practice or set of beliefs.
    culte

    Slang Meanings

    To mock religious authority.
    They jokingly referred to this pontiff as 'the old man'.
    Ils ont appelé ce pontife à l'appeler 'le vieux' avec ironie.
    To describe a pompous religious discourse.
    His speech was so pontifical that it sounded like a real sermon.
    Son discours était si pontifical qu'on aurait dit un vrai sermon.