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pontifex

 

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Noun pontifex has 1 sense
  1. pontifex - a member of the highest council of priests in ancient Rome
    --1 is a kind of
    priest
    Derived form: verb pontificate1

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Pontifex


Definition:

A pontifex is a high-ranking religious official, particularly in ancient Rome. The term can also refer to a person who is an expert or authority in a particular field.

Examples:

  1. The pontifex Maximus was the highest-ranking priest in ancient Rome.
  2. As a pontifex of economics, she was widely respected for her expertise.

Synonyms:

  • priest
  • cleric
  • sage
  • authority

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