papal
0 antonyms and opposites of papal, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Relating to the pope or the office of the papacy.
How to use papal
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
papal visit
papal decree
papal authority
Etymology
From Old French papal and Medieval Latin pāpālis, from pāpa ("pope").
Full origin of papal →Frequently asked questions
What does “papal” mean?
The word “papal” means relating to the pope or the office of the papacy. In plain terms, describes anything connected to the pope.
How do you pronounce “papal”?
“Papal” is pronounced PAY-puhl (/ˈpeɪpəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “papal” in a sentence?
Here is “papal” used in a sentence: “The papal visit drew huge crowds to the city square.”
What part of speech is “papal”?
“Papal” is an adjective.
Where does the word “papal” come from?
The word “papal” comes from Medieval Latin. From Old French papal and Medieval Latin pāpālis, from pāpa ("pope").
Is “papal” a common word?
“Papal” is an uncommon word in modern English.