camerlengo

cam·er·len·go

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kam-er-leng-goh]
- /ˌkæm ərˈlɛŋ goʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kam-er-leng-goh]
- /ˌkæm ərˈlɛŋ goʊ/

Definitions of camerlengo word

noun camerlengo a cardinal who acts as the pope's financial secretary and the papal treasurer 3
noun camerlengo a cardinal in charge of the papal treasury and accounts 3
noun plural camerlengo the cardinal appointed treasurer of the Holy See, who, upon the death of the pope, presides over the conclave that elects the new pope. 1
noun camerlengo chamberlain; the cardinal who administers the Roman Catholic Church in the interregnum between Popes. 0

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Origin of camerlengo

First appearance:

before 1615

One of the 41% oldest English words

1615-25; < Italian camerlingo < Germanic; akin to Old High German chamarlinc chamberlain

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camerlengo popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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