Citta del Vaticano

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • The capital city of Vatican City State: "Città del Vaticano" is the official name for the capital city of the independent city-state known as Vatican City. It is the administrative and spiritual center of the Roman Catholic Church.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The Pope resides in Città del Vaticano. (The Pope lives in Vatican City.)
    • Città del Vaticano is the smallest independent state in the world by both area and population. (Vatican City is the smallest independent state in the world by both area and population.)
    • Many tourists visit Città del Vaticano to see St. Peter's Basilica. (Many tourists visit Vatican City to see St. Peter's Basilica.)
Advanced Usage
  • "the Holy See": While "Città del Vaticano" refers to the physical city-state, "the Holy See" refers to the central governing body of the Roman Catholic Church, which has its seat there. They are related but distinct entities.
    • The Holy See, located in Città del Vaticano, has diplomatic relations with many countries. (The Holy See, located in Vatican City, has diplomatic relations with many countries.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Vatican City: The English name for "Città del Vaticano".
    • Vatican City is an enclave within Rome, Italy.
  • The Vatican: A common shorthand term that can refer to the city-state, its government, or the physical complex of buildings.
    • The Vatican announced the Pope's schedule for the week.
Synonyms
  • Vatican City: The direct English equivalent.
  • The Vatican: A common synonym, though it can have a broader meaning.
Related Phrases
  • State of Vatican City: The full official name of the sovereign state.
    • The State of Vatican City was established in 1929.
Noun
  1. the capital of the State of the Vatican City

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