Holy See

noun

: the see of the pope

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The pope’s address to the delegation focused on the theme of authority as service, according to prepared remarks shared by the Holy See press office. Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026 Whether your guide is history, the Holy See, a Jewish veteran, or the Constitution, the conclusion would seem to be the same. Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026 Leo's visit was designed to highlight how small states such as Monaco and the Holy See can punch above their weight on the global stage. Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026 The Maltese church, for its part, issued its own set of guidelines that were published in the Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano, in another indication of Holy See approval. ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Holy See

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Holy See was in the 15th century

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“Holy See.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Holy%20See. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.

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