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Vocabulary Entry
vatican
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
The Vatican is the small independent city-state enclaved within Rome, Italy, and the spiritual and administrative center of the Roman Catholic Church.
Example Sentences
"The Pope resides in the Vatican."
"Tourists flock to the Vatican to see the Sistine Chapel."
"The Vatican issues its own stamps and coins."
V
verb
To vatican is not a standard verb usage in English; however, it can be informally employed as a verb to mean 'to prophesy or predict,' relating to the idea of prophetic declarations often associated with religious contexts.
Example Sentences
"Many feel the need to vatican about future events."
"The monk would often vatican during his sermons."
"Some have attempted to vatican the outcome of the elections."
A
adjective
Related to or characteristic of the Vatican, especially in the context of its religious or political significance.
Example Sentences
"He had a vatican perspective on global issues."
"The vatican authority played a crucial role in negotiations."
"They were discussing vatican matters during the conference."