Etymology

Pontifical States

Today it means: The Papal States. Full definition →

Italian Stati Pontifici
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  1. Italian · calque ofStati Pontifici
  2. English todayPontifical States

Calque of Italian Stati Pontifici.

Words from the same roots

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Papal States

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