vatican
word
/ˈvætɪkən/
VAT-i-kuhn
/ˈvætɪkən/
VAT-i-kuhn
Definition
The Vatican is a small independent city-state in Rome, Italy, which is the center of the Roman Catholic Church and the home of the Pope.
Usage & Nuances
Always capitalized as a proper noun. Refers mainly to 'Vatican City' (official country) but also to the Catholic Church hierarchy, especially in phrases like 'the Vatican announced.' Common collocations: 'the Vatican,' 'Vatican City,' 'Vatican officials.'
Spanish: VaticanoPortuguese (BR): VaticanoPortuguese (PT): VaticanoChinese (Simplified): 梵蒂冈Chinese (Traditional): 梵蒂岡Hindi: वेटिकनArabic: الفاتيكانBengali: ভ্যাটিকানRussian: ВатиканJapanese: バチカンVietnamese: Vatican - Thành phố VaticanKorean: 바티칸Turkish: VatikanUrdu: ویٹیکنIndonesian: Vatikan
Example Sentences
The Vatican is in Rome.
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Many tourists visit the Vatican every year.
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The Pope lives in the Vatican.
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Have you ever seen the inside of the Vatican Museum?
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The Vatican announced a new holiday last week.
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If you want to send a letter to the Vatican, use the special postal code!
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