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pontificate artinya

pontifikat

UK/pɒnˈtɪf.ɪ.kət//pɔnˈtɪf.ə.kət/

pontificate in Indonesian: pontifikat. In English, pontificate means the status or term of office of a pontiff or pontifex.

Indonesian words for pontificate

state of a pontifex
pontifikat

English meaning of pontificate

  1. noun The status or term of office of a pontiff or pontifex.
  2. verb To preside as a bishop, especially at mass.
  3. verb To act like a pontiff; to express one's position or opinions dogmatically and pompously as if they were absolutely correct.
  4. verb To speak in a patronizing, supercilious or pompous manner, especially at length.

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Questions about pontificate in Indonesian

What is the meaning of pontificate in Indonesian?
Pontificate in Indonesian is pontifikat.
Apa arti pontificate?
Pontificate: pontifikat.
What does pontificate mean in English?
Pontificate means the status or term of office of a pontiff or pontifex.

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