papacy

noun
/ˈpeɪpəsi/

Meaning

The office or authority of the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church.

Example Sentences

The papacy played a significant role in medieval European politics.

Synonyms

pontificate, popehood, papal office, Vatican authority

Antonyms

laity, secular power

Collocations

rise of papacy, papacy authority, papacy history, papacy role

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