nunciature

n. 罗马教皇使节之职

词形变化

nunciatures 复数 nunciatures

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The status or rank of a nuncio (diplomatic representative of the Roman Catholic Church).

  2. 2.

    The building and staff of a nuncio; the equivalent of an embassy for the Holy See.

  3. 3.

    The term of service of a nuncio.

词源

From Latin nūnciāre, nūntiāre (“to announce, report”), from nūncius, nūntius (“messenger”). Compare French nonciature, Italian nunziatura.

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