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Nuncio - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Nuncio : (noun)
1: (Roman Catholic Church) a diplomatic representative of the
Pope having ambassadorial status [syn: papal nuncio]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Nuncio : \Nun"ci*o\, n.; pl. Nuncios. [It. nunzio, nuncio, fr.
L. nuncius, nuntius, messenger; perh. akin to novus new, E.
new, and thus, one who brings news. Cf. Announce.]
1. A messenger. [Obs.] --Shak.
2. The permanent official representative of the pope at a
foreign court or seat of government. Distinguished from a
legate a latere, whose mission is temporary in its nature,
or for some special purpose. Nuncios are of higher rank
than internuncios.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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NUNCIO. The name given to the Pope's ambassador. Nuncios are ordinary or
extraordinary; the former are sent upon usual missions, the latter upon
special occasions.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Example Usage of Nuncio |
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MilCathHerald: RT @catholicspirit: Nuncio: Climate summit should note moral dimension http://bit.ly/7ah4AE |
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CatholicChasSFO: RT @catholicspirit: Nuncio: Climate summit should note moral dimension http://bit.ly/7ah4AE |
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catholicspirit: Nuncio: Climate summit should note moral dimension http://bit.ly/7ah4AE |
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