nuncio
[nuhn-shee-oh, -see-oh, noo n-]
noun, plural nun·ci·os.
a diplomatic representative of the pope at a foreign court or capital: equal in status to an ambassador.
Compare apostolic delegate.
Origin of nuncio
1520–30; < Italian nuncio, nunzio < Latin nūncius, nūntius messenger
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Related Words for nuncio
pontiff, diplomat, emissary, delegate, representative, minister, ambassador, deputy, envoy, agent, pontifical, see, legate, popery, vicegerent, papacy, vatican, vicar, medium, bearerExamples from the Web for nuncio
Historical Examples of nuncio
The King was in a fury, and forebade the Nuncio to pass Lyons.
The Memoirs of Cardinal de Retz, CompleteJean Francois Paul de Gondi, Cardinal de Retz
There is some intention, I understand, of naming me as the Nuncio at Florence.
Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2)Charles James Lever
In this conclusion, however, the nuncio was but partially correct.
The Rise of the Hugenots, Vol. 1 (of 2)Henry Martyn Baird
No one, except the friends of the nuncio, was pleased with the sermon.
History of the Great Reformation, Volume IVJ. H. Merle D'Aubign
The Nuncio was sometimes represented by his auditor, the Patriarch by his vicar.
Giordano BrunoJames Lewis McIntyre
nuncio
noun plural -cios
Word Origin for nuncio
C16: via Italian from Latin nuntius messenger
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