Synonyms for pontiff
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A member of the most illustrious of the colleges of priests of the Roman religion, the College of Pontiffs; a pontifex.
Related words
- Word family
- pontificate
Forms
- Plural
- pontiffs → popes…
Example sentences
- pope The Holy Inquisition started with Pope Lucius III.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| pontiff | rising | |
| pope | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- pope1