Pontificial: meaning, definitions and examples
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pontificial
[ ˌpɒntɪˈfɪʃ(ə)l ]
religion
Relating to a pope or to the papacy.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The pontifical blessing was bestowed upon the crowd by the Pope.
- The pontifical attire worn by the bishop was elaborate and impressive.
religion
A book containing the forms for the sacraments and other rites of the Roman Catholic Church.
Synonyms
ceremonial book, ritual book
Examples of usage
- The priest used the pontifical to perform the baptism ceremony.
- The pontifical contains the prayers and rituals for various church ceremonies.
Translations
Translations of the word "pontificial" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pontifical
🇮🇳 पोंटिफिकल
🇩🇪 pontifikal
🇮🇩 pontifikal
🇺🇦 папський
🇵🇱 pontyfikalny
🇯🇵 教皇の (kyōkō no)
🇫🇷 pontifical
🇪🇸 pontificio
🇹🇷 pontifikal
🇰🇷 교황의 (gyohwang-ui)
🇸🇦 بابوي (bābawī)
🇨🇿 pontifikální
🇸🇰 pontifikálny
🇨🇳 教皇的 (jiàohuáng de)
🇸🇮 pontifikalen
🇮🇸 pontifical
🇰🇿 папалық
🇬🇪 პაპის
🇦🇿 pontifikal
🇲🇽 pontificio
Etymology
The word 'pontifical' originated from the Latin word 'pontificalis', which means 'pertaining to a pontiff or bishop'. It has been used in English since the 1400s to describe things related to the Pope or the Roman Catholic Church. The term 'pontifical' is often associated with the elaborate rituals and ceremonies of the Catholic Church.