Associations to the word «Vatican»

Wiktionary

VATICAN, proper noun. The official residence of the Pope within Vatican City.
VATICAN, proper noun. The papal government; the papacy.
VATICAN, proper noun. (for short) Vatican City.
VATICAN, proper noun. Roman Catholicism.
VATICAN, adjective. Relating to the Vatican City state.
VATICAN CITY, proper noun. A country in Europe, located in Rome, Italy. Official name: Vatican City State; The Holy See.
VATICAN CITY STATE, proper noun. The official name of Vatican City.
VATICAN ROULETTE, noun. (slang) The rhythm method, and other types of contraception acceptable to the Catholic church, but considered unreliable by many.

Dictionary definition

VATICAN, noun. The residence of the Catholic Pope in the Vatican City.

Wise words

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