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popes

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpoʊpz// UK //pˈəʊps// popes

n. the leaders of the Roman Catholic Church. This word is the plural form of 'pope'.

n. the plural form of the title given to the Bishop of Rome and head of the worldwide Catholic Church. Refers to multiple historical or successive holders of the papacy.


SIMPLE

The history books describe the lives of many famous popes.

CONTEXTUAL

Throughout the Middle Ages, several popes held significant political power over the kings and queens of Europe.

COMPLEX

The museum exhibit displays the ceremonial robes and rings worn by various popes over the last five centuries, illustrating the evolution of ecclesiastical fashion and authority.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of the proper noun 'Pope'; when used as a title for specific individuals, it is typically capitalised.

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