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- [nuhn-shee-oh, -see-oh, noo n-]
- /ˈnʌn ʃiˌoʊ, -siˌoʊ, ˈnʊn-/
- /ˈnʌn.sɪəʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nuhn-shee-oh, -see-oh, noo n-]
- /ˈnʌn ʃiˌoʊ, -siˌoʊ, ˈnʊn-/
Definitions of nuncio word
- noun plural nuncio a diplomatic representative of the pope at a foreign court or capital: equal in status to an ambassador. 1
- noun nuncio (in the Roman Catholic Church) a papal ambassador to a foreign court or government. 1
- countable noun nuncio In the Roman Catholic church, a nuncio is an official who represents the Pope in a foreign country. 0
- noun nuncio a diplomatic representative of the Holy See, ranking above an internuncio and esp having ambassadorial status 0
- noun nuncio a prelate officially representing the pope and accredited to a foreign government 0
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Origin of nuncio
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Italian nuncio, nunzio < Latin nūncius, nūntius messenger
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Parts of speech for Nuncio
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nuncio popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% 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.
nuncio usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nuncio
noun nuncio
- deputy — A deputy is the second most important person in an organization such as a business or government department. Someone's deputy often acts on their behalf when they are not there.
- delegate — A delegate is a person who is chosen to vote or make decisions on behalf of a group of other people, especially at a conference or a meeting.
- diplomat — a person appointed by a national government to conduct official negotiations and maintain political, economic, and social relations with another country or countries.
- emissary — A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.
- minister — a person authorized to conduct religious worship; member of the clergy; pastor.
Antonyms for nuncio
noun nuncio
- receiver — a person or thing that receives.
Top questions with nuncio
- what does nuncio mean?
- what is a papal nuncio?
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