urbi et orbi

[ oor-bee et awr-bee ]

Latin.

1. to the city (Rome) and the world: the form of address of papal bulls.

urbi et orbi

/ ˈɜːbɪ ɛt ˈɔːbɪ /

adverb

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

Example Sentences

Afterward, rising up, he gave a double blessing (p. 59) in speaking these words, "Urbi et Orbi."

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Who addresses Paris addresses the whole world, urbi et orbi.

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They proclaimed amongst other things urbi et orbi, that we were at peace with the South African Republics.

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While the singer of a dialect, however noble, appealed to his own fellow-citizens, the Latin poet gave his verses urbi et orbi.

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It suits some men to be in love, and Gerald looked very well as he threw out his defiance urbi et orbi.

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