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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

papacy

/pəˈpeɪsi/ noun · British & US
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What does papacy mean?

noun

The office or period of a pope, or the authority and influence of the papacy. The papacy is the government of the Catholic Church, headed by the pope.

Example

"The papacy has been a dominant force in European politics for centuries."

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