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urbi et orbi

American  
[oor-bee et awr-bee] / ˈur bi ɛt ˈɔr bi /
Latin.
  1. to the city (Rome) and the world: the form of address of papal bulls.


urbi et orbi British  
/ ˈɜːbɪ ɛt ˈɔːbɪ /

adverb

  1. RC Church to the city and the world: a phrase qualifying the solemn papal blessing

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