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View usage for: (nʌnsioʊ) Word forms: plural nuncioscountable nounIn the Roman Catholic church, a nuncio is an official who represents the Pope in a foreign country. ...the papal nuncio. Synonyms: ambassador, representative, envoy, messenger More Synonyms of nuncio nuncio in British English (ˈnʌnʃɪˌəʊ, -sɪ-) nounWord forms: plural -cios Roman Catholic Church a diplomatic representative of the Holy See, ranking above an internuncio and esp having ambassadorial status Word origin C16: via Italian from Latin nuntius messenger nuncio in American English (ˈnʌnˌʃoʊ; ˈnʌnʃiˌoʊ; ˈnʌnsiˌoʊ; ˈnʊntsiˌoʊ) nounWord forms: plural ˈnunciˌos a prelate officially representing the pope and accredited to a foreign government Word origin It nuncio, nunzio < L nuntius, messenger Examples of 'nuncio' in a sentencenuncio Definition a papal ambassador The papal nuncio is expected to arrive in Prague before the end of this month. Additional synonymsDefinition a diplomat ranking next below an ambassador A French envoy arrived in Beirut on Sunday. Synonyms ambassador, minister, diplomat, emissary, legate, plenipotentiaryDefinition a messenger, esp. one representing the Pope Pope Innocent VI's legate Synonyms representative, deputy, ambassador, delegate, envoy, messenger, emissary, depute (Scottish), nuncioDefinition a person who takes messages from one person or group to another The document is to be sent by messenger. Synonyms courier, agent, runner, carrier, herald, envoy, bearer, go-between, emissary, harbinger (literary), delivery boy, errand boy - numerous
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