Meaning of Holy See in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    Holy See

    Definitions

    1. the smallest sovereign state in the world

    Examples

    • « the see of the Pope (as the Bishop of Rome) »
    • « home of the Pope and the central administration of the Roman Catholic Church »
    • « achieved independence from Italy in 1929 »

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