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Meaning of Pontifical States | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The Papal States.

dated, historical, plural-normally

Examples

“After nearly a quarter of a century’s residence in Milwaukee, […] he was invited by President Lincoln, immediately after his inauguration, to take the appointment of Minister to the Pontifical States in Italy, […]”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

pontificalia pontificality Pontifically Pontificals Pontificate Pontificated