pontificate

• Substantiv, das das Amt, die Amtszeit oder die Autorität des Papstes als Oberhaupt der römisch-katholischen Kirche bezeichnet; auch abwertend für eine belehrende, salbungsvolle Art zu reden.

A noun referring to the office, authority, or period of government of the Pope, the head of the Roman Catholic Church.

1. Office of the PopeC1formal

   The period of time during which a pope holds office, or the office itself.

   Pontifikat

   • His pontificate lasted for over two decades.
   • The reforms were introduced during his pontificate.
   • The history of the papacy includes many influential pontificates.

   Synonymepapacy

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um Meinungen oder Urteile in geschwollener oder dogmatischer Weise zu äußern, oft mit dem Anschein von Autorität.

A verb used to express or utter opinions or judgments in a pompous or dogmatic manner, often with an air of authority.

1. To act as a pontiffC2formal

   To perform the duties or ceremonies of a high-ranking religious official, especially a bishop or the Pope.

   Als Pontifex amtieren

   • The bishop will pontificate at the Easter mass.
   • He was chosen to pontificate over the important ceremony.
   • The cardinal pontificated during the papal visit.

   Synonymecelebrateministerofficiatepreside

2. To speak pompouslyB2informal

   To express one's opinions in a way that is considered arrogant, dogmatic, or self-important.

   Salbadern

   • He loves to pontificate about politics at dinner parties.
   • She pontificated on the correct way to raise children.
   • Stop pontificating and listen to what others have to say.

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