nunciature

[ nuhn-shee-uh-cher, -choor, -see-, noon- ]

noun

1. the office or the term of service of a nuncio.

nunciature

/ ˈnʌnsɪətʃə /

noun

1. the office or term of office of a nuncio

Word History and Origins

Origin of nunciature¹

From the Italian word nunziatura, dating back to 1645–55. See nuncio, -ate ³, -ure

Word History and Origins

Origin of nunciature¹

C17: from Italian nunziatura; see nuncio

Example Sentences

Montagnini, who remained at the nunciature in Paris, did not possess any diplomatic character after the departure of the Nuncio.

From Project Gutenberg

He had become acquainted with him on his return from the nunciature at Vienna, when he had already resolved to win the tiara.

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The truth, no doubt, was that his personal acquaintance with the world was confined to his brief nunciature at Brussels.

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Monsignor Montagnini, auditor of the Papal Nunciature, was expelled.

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In 1521 and 1522 Eck was again in Rome, reporting on the results of his nunciature.

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