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pontifex

/ˈpɒn.tɪ.feks/

Перевод: Существительное, обозначающее члена высшего совета жрецов в Древнем Риме.

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noun

/ˈpɒn.tɪ.feks/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее члена высшего совета жрецов в Древнем Риме.

A noun referring to a member of the highest council of priests in ancient Rome.

  1. Ancient Roman PriestC2formal

    A member of the highest council of priests in ancient Rome, responsible for overseeing religious rites and maintaining the state religion.

    ruДревнеримский жрец

    • The pontifex led the sacred ceremonies at the temple of Jupiter.
    • Julius Caesar was elected as pontifex maximus, the chief priest of Rome.
    • The college of pontifices advised the Senate on religious matters.
Формы
  • pontifices plural form
  • pontifices' possessive plural form
  • pontifex's possessive singular form