Nuncio Meaning in English
word
ˈnənsioʊ
NUN-see-oh
nˈʌnsɪˌəʊ
nun-SI-uh-oh
Definition
A nuncio is an official representative or ambassador sent by the Pope to a foreign country, especially as a diplomatic agent of the Vatican.
Usage & Nuances
"Nuncio" is a formal, mostly ecclesiastical term, used in Catholic and diplomatic contexts. The full title is often "apostolic nuncio." Rarely used outside references to the Vatican.
Spanish: nuncioPortuguese (BR): núncioPortuguese (PT): núncioChinese (Simplified): 教廷使节 - 教宗大使Chinese (Traditional): 教廷使節 - 教宗大使Hindi: पाप का राजदूतArabic: سفير بابويBengali: নুনসিও - পোপের দূতRussian: нунцийJapanese: 教皇大使 - 使徒的公使Vietnamese: khâm sứ Toà ThánhKorean: 교황 대사Turkish: nuncio - papanın elçisiUrdu: پاپ کا سفیرIndonesian: nunsius - duta Vatikan
Example Sentences
The Pope appointed a new nuncio to France.
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A nuncio has a special diplomatic status.
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The nuncio attended the church ceremony.
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It's not every day you meet a nuncio at a public event.
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The president welcomed the new nuncio with a formal ceremony at the palace.
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When the country faced a crisis, the nuncio helped start talks between the government and church leaders.
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