Pontifical
Pontifical noun - The vestments and other insignia of a pontiff (especially a bishop).
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Pope and pontifical are semantically related In some cases you can use "Pope" instead a noun "Pontifical".
Nearby Words: pontificate, pontificated
Pope
Pope noun - The head of the Roman Catholic Church.
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Pontifical and pope are semantically related in head of catholic church topic. You can use "Pontifical" instead a noun "Pope".
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