Vatican
See also: vatican
English
Etymology
From Latin Vātī̆cānus (“Vatican Hill”), ultimately from vāticinārī (“to prophesy, oracle”). 'Vatican', a name dating back to the Roman Republic, would be the place from where prophecies would be issued. Cognate to Odin.
Pronunciation
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Proper noun
the Vatican
- The official residence of the Pope within Vatican City.
- The papal government; the papacy, the Holy See.
- (for short) Vatican City.
- Roman Catholicism.
Derived terms
Translations
state
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Adjective
Vatican (not comparable)
- Relating to the Vatican City state.
Derived terms
Translations
Relating to the Vatican City state
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