Pontian
[ pon-shuhn, -shee-uhn ]
/ ˈpɒn ʃən, -ʃi ən /
noun
pope a.d. 230–235.
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Also Pon·ti·a·nus [pon-shee-ey-nuhs]. /ˌpɒn ʃiˈeɪ nəs/.
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Example sentences from the Web for Pontian
The Roman bishop Pontian had previously condemned him after summoning a "senate;" see Jerome, ep.
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