Meaning & use
pontiff
A title for the Pope, the head of the Roman Catholic Church.
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Thousands gathered in the square to hear the pontiff's Easter address.
The new pontiff chose a name that honored his predecessor.
A note on using this word
Pontiff is a formal, somewhat ceremonial title used mainly in news reporting and religious contexts, rather than everyday speech.
Words with a similar meaning
popeholy father
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