internuncio

[ in-ter-nuhn-shee-oh, -see-oh ]

noun

, plural in·ter·nun·ci·os.

1. a papal ambassador ranking next below a nuncio.

internuncio

/ ˌɪntəˈnʌnʃɪˌəʊ /

noun

1. an ambassador of the pope ranking immediately below a nuncio
2. a messenger, agent, or go-between

Word History and Origins

Origin of internuncio¹

1635–45; < Italian < Latin internūntius an intermediary. See inter-, nuncio

Word History and Origins

Origin of internuncio¹

C17: from Italian internunzio, from Latin internuntius, from inter- + nuntius messenger

Related Words

• delegate
• diplomat
• emissary
• minister
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