Papacy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpeɪ.pə.si/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Papacy is a noun meaning The office of a pope.
Meaning
The office of a pope.
More Meanings
- The period of a particular pope's reign.
- (often derogatory) Roman Catholicism generally: synonym of popery.
Example Sentences
The papacy of John Paul II ended in 2005, after the pope's long battle with illness ended.
Word Forms
- papacies
Synonyms for papacy
Depending on context, synonyms include pontificate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pontificate, popedom, prelacy, archbishopry, bishopry, prelature.
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