Vatican

UK
/ˈvætɪkən/
US
/ˈvætɪkən/

Translations

Vaticanproper noun
UK
/ˈvætɪkən/
US
/ˈvætɪkən/
Capitalized name of a unique entity; treated as a proper noun.
VaticanNom propre désignant le Saint-Siège ou la Curie romaine.
The Vatican issued a statement regarding the new policy.
Le Vatican a publié une déclaration concernant la nouvelle politique.
Cité du VaticanDésigne l’État de la Cité du Vatican.
Vatican City is the smallest independent state in the world by both area and population.
La Cité du Vatican est le plus petit État indépendant du monde, tant par sa superficie que par sa population.
Additional translations
VaticanDésigne la résidence officielle du pape; usage courant dans le contexte du lieu.
Vaticanadjective
UK
/ˈvæt.ɪ.kən/
US
/ˈvæt.ɪ.kən/
Used attributively (e.g., "Vatican officials").
vaticanS’emploie comme adjectif de relation; forme féminine : vaticane.
The reporter covered the latest Vatican announcement.
Le journaliste a couvert la dernière annonce vaticane.

Definitions

Vaticanproper noun
The official residence of the Pope in Vatican City.
The Vatican is a popular destination for tourists visiting Rome.
The central governing body of the Catholic Church, including the Pope and the Roman Curia.
The Vatican issued a statement regarding the new policy.
A city-state surrounded by Rome, Italy, that is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.
Vatican City is the smallest independent state in the world by both area and population.
Vaticanadjective
Relating to the Vatican City, the Holy See, or papal affairs.
The reporter covered the latest Vatican announcement.