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pope

[pəʊp]

pope Definition

  • 1the bishop of Rome as head of the Roman Catholic Church
  • 2a person regarded as the father or founder of something

Using pope: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pope" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The Pope is visiting the country next month.

  • Example

    He was elected as the new Pope after the resignation of his predecessor.

  • Example

    She is a devout Catholic and follows the teachings of the Pope.

  • Example

    He is considered the Pope of modern architecture.

pope Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pope

Phrases with pope

  • the Pope's nose

    the fleshy protuberance at the base of the tail of a cooked fowl, especially a chicken

    Example

    She always eats the Pope's nose when we have roast chicken.

  • never, or at an unspecified time in the distant future

    Example

    I'll finish this project when the Pope's ass is greased.

  • Pope's eye

    a cut of beef from the rib section, typically including the rib bone

    Example

    I ordered the Pope's eye steak for dinner.

Origins of pope

from Old English 'papa', from ecclesiastical Latin 'papa' meaning 'bishop, pope'

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Summary: pope in Brief

The term 'pope' [pəʊp] refers to the bishop of Rome who is the head of the Roman Catholic Church. It can also refer to a person who is regarded as the father or founder of something. Examples include 'The Pope is visiting the country next month.' and 'He is considered the Pope of modern architecture.'

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