NUNCIO


Meaning of NUNCIO in English

[ 'nʌnsɪəʊ , 'nʌnʃɪəʊ ]

■ noun ( plural ~s ) (in the Roman Catholic Church) a papal ambassador to a foreign government or court.

Derivatives

nunciature noun

Origin

C16: from Ital., from L. nuntius 'messenger'.

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