Popes Meaning in English
word · lemma: pope
Definition
The plural of pope; the popes are the heads of the Roman Catholic Church.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in historical, religious, or academic contexts. 'Popes' is rare in everyday conversation due to there typically being only one pope at a time, but it is used when referring to different popes across history ('the popes of the Middle Ages'). Not to be confused with the food 'pops' or 'pope' (singular).
Example Sentences
Many popes have lived in Vatican City.
basic
The popes often played important roles in European history.
basic
There have been more than 260 popes.
basic
Did you know some popes were chosen when they were very young?
natural
Throughout history, different popes had very different personalities and policies.
natural
It’s interesting to read about the challenges the past popes faced.
natural