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Pontifex Maximus

Pronunciation: /ˈmaksɪməs/

Definition of Pontifex Maximus

noun

  • (in ancient Rome) the head of the principal college of priests.
  • (in the Roman Catholic Church) a title of the Pope.

Origin:

Maximus, superlative of Latin magnus 'great'

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Definition of Pontifex Maximus in the US English dictionary