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Synonyms of pope

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Another word for pope is Guy Fawkes Day. Other synonyms of pope are their respective entries, Orthodox Bishop of Alexandria, Bishop of Rome, Patriarch of Rome and Vicar of Christ.

Synonyms and similar words for pope

nounPope Day, the present Guy Fawkes Day.

nounAn honorary title of the Orthodox bishop of Alexandria as father and head of his autocephalous...

  • Orthodox Bishop of Alexandria

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Meaning of pope

  1. noun An honorary title of the Roman Catholic bishop of Rome as father and head of his church, a sovereign of the Vatican city state.
  2. noun Any similarly absolute and 'infallible' authority.
  3. noun Any similar head of a religion.

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Questions about synonyms of pope

What is another word for pope?
Pope has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as Guy Fawkes Day, their respective entries, Orthodox Bishop of Alexandria, Bishop of Rome, Patriarch of Rome, Vicar of Christ, Bishop of Alexandria and Patriarch of Alexandria.
What does pope mean?
Pope means 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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