About The Word Internuncio
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Internuncio
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What's The Definition Of Internuncio?
[n] (Roman Catholic) a diplomatic representative of the Pope ranking below a nuncio
Synonyms | Synonyms for Internuncio: Related Terms | Find terms related to Internuncio: See Also | diplomat | diplomatist Internuncio In Webster's Dictionary \In`ter*nun"ci*o\, n.; pl. {Internuncios}. [L.
internuntius; inter between + nuntius, nuncius, messenger:
cf. It. internunzio. See {Nuncio}.]
1. A messenger between two parties. --Johnson.
2. A representative, or charg['e] d'affaires, of the pope at
a foreign court or seat of government, ranking next below
a nuncio.
Note: This title was formerly given also to the Austrian
envoy at Constantinople.
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