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 Definitions of pontifex  [ɒnˈtɪf əˌsiz]  

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Definition of 'pontifex' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) pontifex
a member of the highest body of priests in ancient Rome.

Etymology:  (1570–80; < L: appar. lit., path-maker =ponti-, comb. form of pōns bridge, prob. orig., path +-fex-fex)

Definition of 'pontifex' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) pontifex
a member of the highest council of priests in ancient Rome
Definition of 'pontifex' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) pontifex
a high priest; a pontiff

'pontifex' - Nearby Entries  

pontederia  pontederia cordata  pontiac  pontifex  pontiff  pontifical  pontificate  



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