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    Pontífices (en. Pontiffs)

    /ponˈtifikes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Individuals who play a role of religious leadership, especially in the Catholic Church.
    The pontiffs must guide their communities in faith.
    Los pontífices deben guiar a sus comunidades en la fe.
    In Ancient Rome, priests who had the authority to interpret religious rites.
    The Roman pontiffs were essential to the religious practice of the Empire.
    Los pontífices romanos eran fundamentales para la práctica religiosa del Imperio.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pontifex', meaning 'bridge-builder', referring to the connection between the divine and the human.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Roman pontiff
    It refers to the figure of the Pope in the Catholic Church.
    pontífice romano
    pontiff of peace
    A religious leader who promotes peace among different cultures and religions.
    pontífice de la paz

    Related Words

    papacy
    The office and territory of the Pope.
    papado
    priesthood
    The function or state of being a priest.
    sacerdocio
    clergy
    The collective body of priests in a church.
    clero

    Slang Meanings

    A derogatory term to refer to someone who is authoritarian in religious matters.
    Don't be so pontifical in the discussion; we all have the right to express our opinions.
    No seas tan pontífice en la discusión, todos tenemos derecho a opinar.