leo x

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Noun leo x has 1 sense

Leo X, Giovanni de Medici - the pope who excommunicated Martin Luther and who in 1521 bestowed on Henry VIII the title of Defender of the Faith (1475-1521)
--₁ is a kind of Pope, Catholic Pope, Roman Catholic Pope, Pontiff, Holy Father, Vicar of Christ, Bishop of Rome

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Leo X

Definition:

A term referring to the tenth pope of the Catholic Church, who served from 1513 to 1521. Leo X, born Giovanni de' Medici, was known for his lavish spending, patronage of the arts, and involvement in the Reformation.

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As a proper noun:

Leo X was a prominent figure in Renaissance Italy.
During the papacy of Leo X, the construction of St. Peter's Basilica began.

As a common noun (lowercase 'leo x'):

The term 'leo x' is sometimes used to refer to a luxurious and extravagant lifestyle.
People often associate the phrase 'leo x' with opulence and excess.

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