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Antipope (noun) means someone who claims to be pope but is not recognised as the true pope by the Catholic Church, usually because of a disputed election.

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Someone who claims to be pope but is not recognised as the true pope by the Catholic Church, usually because of a disputed election.

"Meanwhile support for the ‘puppet’ antipope Nicholas V, deprived of his protector and by now excommunicated along with his emperor, rapidly withered away." — Edwin Mullins, The Popes of Avignon (2007)

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

From Middle French antipape (later reshaped in line with anti- + pope), from Medieval Latin antipāpa.

Rhymes for antipope

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"antipope" (noun) means someone who claims to be pope but is not recognised as the true pope by the Catholic Church, usually because of a disputed election.