Definitions for: Nuncio


[n] (Roman Catholic) a diplomatic representative of the Pope having ambassadorial status



Webster (1913) Definition: Nun"ci*o, n.; pl. Nuncios. [It. nunzio, nuncio, fr.
L. nuncius, nuntius, messenger; perh. akin to novus new, E.
new, and thus, one who brings news. Cf. Announce.]
1. A messenger. [Obs.] --Shak.

2. The permanent official representative of the pope at a
foreign court or seat of government. Distinguished from a
legate a latere, whose mission is temporary in its nature,
or for some special purpose. Nuncios are of higher rank
than internuncios.

See Also: diplomat, diplomatist

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