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internuncio

in·ter·nun·ci·o
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-ter-nuhn-shee-oh, -see-oh]
    • /ˌɪn tərˈnʌn ʃiˌoʊ, -siˌoʊ/
    • /ˌɪntənˈʌnsɪˌəʊ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-ter-nuhn-shee-oh, -see-oh]
    • /ˌɪn tərˈnʌn ʃiˌoʊ, -siˌoʊ/

Definitions of internuncio word

  • noun plural internuncio a papal ambassador ranking next below a nuncio. 1
  • noun internuncio A diplomatic representative of the Pope ranking below a nuncio. 1
  • noun internuncio an ambassador of the pope ranking immediately below a nuncio 0
  • noun internuncio a messenger, agent, or go-between 0
  • noun internuncio a messenger; envoy 0
  • noun internuncio a papal representative ranking below a nuncio 0

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Origin of internuncio

First appearance:

before 1635
One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < Italian < Latin internūntius an intermediary. See inter-, nuncio

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Parts of speech for Internuncio

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

internuncio popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

internuncio usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for internuncio

noun internuncio

  • shipper — a person who discusses, writes about, or takes an interest in a romantic relationship between fictional characters, whether or not the romance actually exists in the original book, show, etc.: Harry Potter/Hermione Granger shippers.
  • courier — A courier is a person who is paid to take letters and parcels direct from one place to another.
  • runner — a person, animal, or thing that runs, especially as a racer.
  • agent — A chemical that has a particular effect or is used for a particular purpose can be referred to as a particular kind of agent.
  • servant — a person employed by another, especially to perform domestic duties.

Antonyms for internuncio

noun internuncio

  • receiver — a person or thing that receives.
  • sender — a person or thing that sends.

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