First Known Use: before 12th century
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pope
noun \ˈpōp\
: the head of the Roman Catholic Church
Full Definition of POPE
1
often capitalized : a prelate who as bishop of Rome is the head of the Roman Catholic Church
2
: one that resembles a pope (as in authority)
3
a : the Eastern Orthodox or Coptic patriarch of Alexandria b : a priest of an Eastern church
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Origin of POPE
Middle English, from Old English pāpa, from Late Latin papa, from Greek pappas, papas, title of bishops, literally, papa
Pope
biographical name \ˈpōp\
Definition of POPE
Alexander 1688–1744 Eng. poet
— Pop·ian also Pop·ean \ˈpō-pē-ən\ adjective
Pope
biographical name
Definition of POPE
John 1822–1892 Am. gen.
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pope
noun , often cap \ˈpōp\
Definition of POPE for Kids
: the head of the Roman Catholic Church
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