About The Word Pontifex
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Pontifex
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What's The Definition Of Pontifex?
[n] (ancient Rome) a member of the highest council of priests in ancient Rome
Synonyms | Synonyms for Pontifex: Related Terms | Find terms related to Pontifex: See Also | priest Pontifex In Webster's Dictionary \Pon"ti*fex\, n.; pl. {Pontifices}. [L.]
A high priest; a pontiff.
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