pontifex
معنی فارسی
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معنی کامل و مثالها
/pänt´i feks´/n., pl.
● (روم باستان) عضو شورای عالی کاهنان (Pontifical College)، کاهن اعظم
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From Latin 'pontifex' (bridge builder), from 'pons' (bridge) + 'facere' (to make).
مثال
- The pontifex played a crucial role in Roman religious ceremonies.
- Pontifices were responsible for maintaining the sacred bridges.
- The pontifex maximus was the chief priest of Rome.
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- a member of the highest council of priests in ancient Rome