pontifices

Meanings

• noun

  A priest or bishop in ancient Rome who was a member of the college of priests.

  - "The pontifices were responsible for preserving the traditional Roman religion."
  - "The pontifices officiated at religious ceremonies and rituals."

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Variants

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pontifex , pontifices

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'pontifex', meaning 'bridge-builder'. The pontifices were believed to build a bridge between the gods and the people.

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Trivia

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1. The pontifices were responsible for preserving the Roman calendar and calculating the dates of religious festivals.

2. The last pontifex maximus was deposed in 1870, when the Pope was captured by Italian forces and the Papal States were annexed by Italy.

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1. College of Pontiffs: An ancient Roman priestly college responsible for preserving traditional religious practices and officiating at ceremonies and rituals.

2. Pontifex Maximus: The chief priest of ancient Rome, who was also the political and military leader of the Roman Republic.

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The pontifices were an important part of ancient Roman religion and society. They were responsible for preserving traditional religious practices and officiating at ceremonies and rituals. The college of pontifices was one of the oldest and most prestigious priesthoods in ancient Rome.

How to Memorize "pontifices"

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   - Associate the word 'pontifices' with the idea of religious leaders and preserving traditional practices.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pontifex Builds Bridges' to remember the meaning of the word.

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