Pope
/poup/
Definition
- Noun:
- The Bishop of Rome as head of the Roman Catholic Church: The Pope is the spiritual leader and supreme authority of the Roman Catholic Church, considered the successor of Saint Peter.
- (Historical/Literary) A person considered to have or assume infallible authority: Used figuratively to describe someone who speaks or acts as a supreme authority on a subject.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The Pope delivered a message of peace from the Vatican.
- In matters of doctrine, the Pope has the final authority.
- (Figurative) He acts like the pope of modern art, dismissing all other opinions.
Advanced Usage
- The Pope of [Subject]: A humorous or ironic title for someone regarded as the leading authority in a particular, often non-religious, field.
- He was often called the pope of fashion for his influential designs.
Variants and Related Words
- Papacy (n): The office or authority of the pope.
- He wrote a book on the history of the papacy.
- Papal (adj): Relating to the pope or the papacy.
- The papal visit drew large crowds.
- Popery (n, archaic, often derogatory): The doctrines, practices, and ceremonies associated with the pope or the papal system; Roman Catholicism.
Synonyms
- Pontiff: A formal term for the pope.
- Holy Father: A respectful title for the pope.
- Vicar of Christ: A theological title for the pope.
Related Phrases
- Papal bull: An official papal decree or charter.
- Papal infallibility: The Roman Catholic doctrine that the pope is preserved from error when speaking on matters of faith and morals.
Related Idioms
- Poor as a church mouse / Poor as the pope's baker: (Variation) An idiom suggesting extreme poverty. The traditional form is "poor as a church mouse."
- To be more Catholic than the Pope: To be more rigid or orthodox in one's beliefs than the highest authority itself; to be excessively strict.
Noun
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English poet and satirist (1688-1744)
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the head of the Roman Catholic Church
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