the head of the Roman Catholic Church
"The pope welcomed the delegates to address the global crisis from St. Peter's Basilica."
English poet and satirist (1688-1744)
"The Pope, a brilliant English poet and satirist from the early eighteenth century, wrote many famous works like The Rape of the Lock."
An honorary title of the Roman Catholic bishop of Rome as father and head of his church, a sovereign of the Vatican city state.
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Any similarly absolute and 'infallible' authority.
Any mulled wine (traditionally including tokay) considered similar and superior to bishop.
Alternative form of pop, a Russian Orthodox priest.
The whippoorwill (Caprimulgus vociferus).
Alternative letter-case form of pope
In plain English: A pope is the leader of the Roman Catholic Church who lives at the top level of its hierarchy and guides all believers worldwide.
"The new pope will be crowned in St. Peter's Square next week."
Usage: Use "pope" specifically for the head of the Roman Catholic Church, not as a general term for any religious leader or authoritative figure. Do not confuse this title with other ecclesiastical ranks like bishop or cardinal unless referring to that specific officeholder.
To act as or like a pope.
"The arrogant manager began to act as if he were the pope, demanding absolute obedience from every employee."
An English surname, from nicknames originating as a nickname.
"The Pope family has lived in the village for generations, their name derived from an ancestor who was so stout he earned the nickname Poppa before it became his surname."
The word "pope" comes from Old English pāpa, which was borrowed from Greek terms meaning "spiritual father." It originally referred to any priest or bishop before becoming the specific title for the leader of the Roman Catholic Church.