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pontiff

noun

/ˈpɒntɪf/

Meaning

the pope or a high-ranking bishop in the Christian church

The pontiff addressed the nation in a televised speech.

pope, bishop, prelate, clergyman

layperson, commoner

pontiff's decree, pontiff's speech, pontiff visits

pretentious show of superficial knowledge

Something that sticks out or projects from a surface.

a large enclosure for keeping birds

the central part of a church building intended to accommodate the congregation

a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other...

mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together