pontifex
a member of the Pontifical College, which was presided over by a chief priest (Pontifex Maximus ).
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But Bibi didn't come to the “eternal city” just to preach to the pontifex about the persecution of Jews in Medieval Spain.
Israel, Italy, the Iran Connection and Berlusconi's Legacy | Anna Momigliano | December 4, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Vestal virgins received especial honor, and were appointed by the pontifex Maximus.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume I | John LordThe highest religious officer of the state, the pontifex maximus, was from this time on elected by the Pontifical College.
The Two Great Republics: Rome and the United States | James Hamilton LewisUpon one an inscription was placed which tersely expressed the true state of the case: "pontifex Colinii necem probat."
History of the Rise of the Huguenots | Henry BairdOn the Pope has descended the name of their superior as ‘pontifex Maximus.’
pontifex, ut cteri Christiani principes, ipsos pro viribus juvent.
History of the Great Reformation, Volume IV | J. H. Merle D'Aubign
British Dictionary definitions for pontifex
/ (ˈpɒntɪˌfɛks) /
(in ancient Rome) any of the senior members of the Pontifical College, presided over by the Pontifex Maximus
Origin of pontifex
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