Vatikaani — meaning in English

English meaning

• Rome name The capital city of Italy, historically the capital of the ancient Roman Empire, and by extension a name for that empire or the Catholic Church.
• Vatican name The independent city-state in Rome that serves as the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church and residence of the Pope.

Senses

Vatikaani is used for these senses in English:

• Rome The Holy See, the leadership of the Roman Catholic Church, particularly prior to the establishment of the Vatican City in the 19th century.
• Rome The Church of Rome, the Roman Catholic Church generally.
• Vatican A city-state in Southern Europe, an enclave within the city of Rome, Italy.
• Vatican City A city-state in Southern Europe, an enclave within the city of Rome, Italy. Official name: Vatican City State.

Vatican — full definition

1. name The independent city-state in Rome that serves as the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church and residence of the Pope.
2. name The papacy and Catholic Church administration as an institution, rather than the physical place.
3. adj Relating to the Vatican or its government.

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