Pontifex
Pronunciation: /ˈpɑntˈɪfˈɛks/
Pontifex (noun)
- A high priest in ancient Rome who led religious ceremonies and managed sacred law.
- A title used for the head of the Roman Catholic Church, meaning the chief religious leader.
Examples
- The pontifex led rituals in the ancient temple.
- A pontifex served as a respected religious official.