Synonyms for nuncio
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The ecclesiastic title of a permanent diplomatic representative of the Roman Catholic Church to a sovereign state or international organization, who is accorded a rank equivalent to an accredited ambassador, and may also be given additional privileges including recognition as Dean in a country's diplomatic corps.
Forms
- Plural
- nuncios → ambassadors, messengers, nuntii…
Example sentences
- ambassador Mr Brown was acting in the capacity of ambassador.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| nuncio | steady | |
| ambassador | steady | |
| nuntius | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- nuntius
- 9 letters
- messenger3
- 10 letters
- ambassador4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (messenger3 = 3 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- nonce