pontifical
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- noun
- /pɒnˈtɪfɪkəl/
- Specialized
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vestidura pontificia
- Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Theology or Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family preferred.
- Pontifical Gregorian
- Pontifical Gregorian University
Examples
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The Pontifical Gregorian University now occupies the site of the staff palace.
Academic text (1995) -
If the Pope shows up in the Vatican Basilica to say the Pontifical Mass himself, I'll buy everyone there a whiskey sour, starting with Benedict himself.
Blog text (25) -
On the third day... ...they will bury him, clothed in full pontificals... ...with a miter on his head... ...a purple veil covering his face.
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ATHOS AND THE PONTIFICAL BODY
Academic text (2005) -
In fact, in my eyes, Buber came to life while I was studying at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, pursuing a post-doctoral diploma in interreligious dialogue.
Academic text (2011) -
Marginal illustration depicting the papal coronation and possesso from the Pontifical of Giovanni Barozzi, early 1450s.
Academic text (2012) -
During the ceremony, the bishop wore his pontifical vestments, symbolizing his authority within the church.
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The pontifical attire included a beautifully designed miter and ornate vestments, signifying the bishop's role in the liturgy.
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As part of the special service, the priests donned their pontifical garments, which were richly adorned for the occasion.
Synonyms
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A special robe that a priest or minister wears for religious services
Church leaders wear a long loose piece of clothing for church services
Clothing worn by priests or other church people for services
How Ornate
Surface Forms
Morphology
pontifical = pontifical (semi-transparent) = pontiff + ical
The noun is a substantivized use of the adjective and refers to a familiar church-related set of vestments, but the exact noun sense is specialized.
Etymology
As a noun, pontifical names the special clothes and signs worn by a bishop or pontiff in services, from the same idea of things 'belonging to a pontiff' (a church leader). That's why the pontifical often means the ceremonial outfit a bishop uses for important ceremonies.