Holy See

noun

: the see of the pope

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The Holy See has historically played a distinctive backchannel role in easing tensions between the two adversaries. Rick Jervis, USA Today, 13 May 2026 The day before the Venice Biennale opened to the public over the weekend, singer and songwriter Patti Smith performed for a small audience at the Santa Maria di Nazareth church, as part of the inauguration of the nearby Holy See Pavilion, reports Ocula. Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026 The Vatican has recently renewed its opposition to any local efforts to deviate from the Holy See stance. ABC News, 9 May 2026 Millies says the visit is significant in maintaining ties between Washington and the Holy See. Tiago Ventura, Time, 6 May 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 18 May. 2026.

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