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noun
The status or rank of a nuncio (diplomatic representative of the Roman Catholic Church).
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noun
The building and staff of a nuncio; the equivalent of an embassy for the Holy See.
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noun
The term of service of a nuncio.
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History
From Latin nūnciāre, nūntiāre (“to announce, report”), from nūncius, nūntius (“messenger”). Compare French nonciature, Italian nunziatura.
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