Sekirov Dictionary

pontifical

UK /pɒnˈtɪfɪk(ə)l/US /pɑnˈtɪfɪk(ə)l/

adjective7

  1. Of or pertaining to a pontiff.
  2. Of or pertaining to a bishop; episcopal.
  3. Of or pertaining to a pope; papal.
  4. Of or pertaining to the pontifices of Ancient Rome.
  5. Pompous, dignified or dogmatic.
  6. Splendid; magnificent.
  7. (literary) Of or relating to the building or forming of bridges.

noun1

  1. A book containing the offices, or formulas, used by a pontiff.
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