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Vatican

UK
/ˈvætɪkən/
US
/ˈvætɪkən/

Translations

Vaticanproper noun
UK
/ˈvætɪkən/
US
/ˈvætɪkən/
Capitalized name of a unique entity; treated as a proper noun.
The Vatican is an independent city-state enclaved within Rome.
Ватикан — это независимое государство-город, окруженное Римом.
Vaticanadjective
UK
/ˈvæt.ɪ.kən/
US
/ˈvæt.ɪ.kən/
Used attributively (e.g., "Vatican officials").

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.
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