Pontifex (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural pon·tif·i·ces [pon-tif-uh-seez]. /pɒnˈtɪf əˌsiz/. Roman Religion.
  1. a member of the Pontifical College, which was presided over by a chief priest (Pontifex Maximus ).
noun plural pontifices (pɒnˈtɪfɪˌsiːz)
  1. (in ancient Rome) any of the senior members of the Pontifical College, presided over by the Pontifex Maximus
Pontifex (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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