nuncio

nuncio Definition

nun·cio (nun′s̸hō′, -s̸hē ō′; -sē ō′; no̵on′tsē ō′)

noun pl. -·cios′

a prelate officially representing the pope and accredited to a foreign government

Etymology: It nuncio, nunzio < L nuntius, messenger

nuncio Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

papal: He has left it to Primrose to handle the business; he can have his companion if he secures the papal nuncio 's approval.

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