I. ˌHoly ˈSee, the BrE AmE
formal the authority of the Pope, and everything he is responsible for
II. Vatican City /·····/ˌ ˈ/ BrE AmE ( also Holy See )
the independent state within Italy in the city of Rome which contains the Vatican and has its own ↑ passport s , money, etc. It has buildings which contain many of the greatest works of art in the world. Population: 821 (2007).