nuncio

Pronunciation: /ˈnʌnʃiˌoʊ/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (Roman Catholic Church) a diplomatic representative of the Pope having ambassadorial status

Etymology

From Spanish nuncio, from Latin nūntius (“envoy”).

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Synonyms

papal nuncio

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