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nuncio

/ˈnʌnʃiˌoʊ/

Meanings
  • noun

    A nuncio is a papal legate, an ambassador of the Pope, especially in the Middle Ages.

    - "The nuncio delivered the Pope's message to the king."
    - "The nuncio represented the interests of the Vatican in the foreign court."

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nuncio , nuncios
Etymology
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From Latin nuntius, meaning 'message' or 'news'.


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  1. The term 'nuncio' is derived from the Latin word 'nuntius', which means 'message' or 'news'.

  2. Nuncios played a crucial role in the political and religious landscape of medieval Europe, representing the interests of the papacy in various courts.

  3. The title 'nuncio' is still used today in the Catholic Church for papal representatives to other countries.


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  1. Legate: A person sent on a mission, especially as an official representative.

  2. Papal legate: An ambassador representing the Pope.


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In medieval Europe, nuncios played an important role in diplomacy and religious affairs, acting as intermediaries between the papacy and various secular rulers.

How to Memorize "nuncio"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a messenger in medieval clothing, carrying a papal seal and delivering messages to kings and queens.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the image of a messenger or envoy representing the Pope.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym N-U-N-C-I-O: Nuncio Understands Notable Church Interests Overseas.


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