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pontifex

Pronunciation: /ˈpɒntɪfɛks/

Definition of pontifex

noun (plural pontifices /-ˈtɪfɪsiːz/)

  • (in ancient Rome) a member of the principal college of priests.

Origin:

Latin, from pons, pont- 'bridge' + -fex from facere 'make'

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