ANTIPOPE


Meaning of ANTIPOPE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' an-ti- ˌ p ō p

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English antepope, from Middle French antipape, from Medieval Latin antipapa, from anti- + papa pope

Date: 15th century

: one elected or claiming to be pope in opposition to the pope canonically chosen

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