Holy See

noun

: the see of the pope

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The prison photographs went on display at the Holy See Pavilion at the Biennale, and were included in the related catalogue published a few months later. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025 The trio was flanked by Swiss Guards and other dignitaries, emphasizing the ceremonial nature of the royal departure from the Holy See. Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025 King Charles and Queen Camilla landed in the evening at Ciampino, where they were welcomed by the British Ambassador to the Holy See, Christopher Trott, and Monsignor González, head of the Vatican Protocol. Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025 Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla will undertake a state visit to the Holy See this fall, Buckingham Palace has announced. Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Holy See

Word History

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Holy See was in 1765

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“Holy See.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Holy%20See. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.

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