nun·ci·o (n n s -  , n n-)n. pl. nun·ci·os A papal ambassador or representative. [Italian, from Latin n  ntius, messenger; see neu- in Indo-European roots.] |
nuncio [ˈnʌnʃɪˌəʊ -sɪ-]
n pl -cios
(Christianity / Roman Catholic Church) RC Church a diplomatic representative of the Holy See, ranking above an internuncio and esp having ambassadorial status
[via Italian from Latin nuntius messenger]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | nuncio - (Roman Catholic Church) a diplomatic representative of the Pope having ambassadorial status Church of Rome, Roman Catholic Church, Roman Church, Western Church, Roman Catholic - the Christian Church based in the Vatican and presided over by a pope and an episcopal hierarchy diplomat, diplomatist - an official engaged in international negotiations |
nuncio
noun ambassador, representative, envoy, messenger, legate The papal nuncio is expected to arrive in Prague before the end of this month.
Translations
nuncio
n (= Papal nuncio) → Nuntius m
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