Apostolic See

noun

the Church of Rome, traditionally founded by St. Peter.
Also called Apostolic Church. a church founded by an apostle.

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Origin of Apostolic See

First recorded in 1585–95
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Words related to apostolic see

vatican, papacy

British Dictionary definitions for apostolic see

Apostolic See

noun

RC Church the see of the pope regarded as the successor to Saint Peter
(often not capitals) a see established by one of the Apostles
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