pope

noun
UK: /pəʊp/
US: /poʊp/

  1. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

    1. The pope is visiting many countries this year. [ ] [ ]
    2. The current pope is known for his progressive views on certain social issues. [ ] [ ]

  2. A title given to some religious leaders, especially in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

    1. The Coptic pope is the leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church. [ ] [ ]
    2. Historically, different branches of Christianity had their own popes, but the Roman pope became dominant. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

pontiff

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pope" in English means: The leader of the Roman Catholic Church., A title given to some religious leaders, especially in the Eastern Orthodox Church..

The phonetic transcription of "pope" is /pəʊp/ in British English and /poʊp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pope": pontiff.

Example usage of "pope": "The pope is visiting many countries this year.". More examples on the page.