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(historical, Ancient Rome) A member of the most illustrious of the colleges of priests of the Roman religion, the College of Pontiffs; a pontifex.

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pontiff

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pontiff

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Noun

Ancient-Rome historical figuratively

Japanese Meaning

古代ローマの宗教において、最も著名な神官団（College of Pontiffs）に属する神官の一員を指す。

最高位の司祭団の一員はユピテル神殿で神聖な儀式を執り行い、その裁定は公共政策と宗教的慣習の両方に影響を与えた。

Sense（1）

Sense（2）

A bishop of the early Church; now specifically, the Pope.

In several respects John turned out to be an unexpected figure as supreme pontiff.

Sense（3）

(figuratively) Any chief figure or leader of a religion.

pontiffs

（ plural ）