Holy See

noun

: the see of the pope

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In Acutis, the Holy See found an avenue to connect with a younger generation. Seyward Darby, Longreads, 4 Dec. 2024 Striking a different tone was Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Holy See’s secretary of state. Christopher Lamb, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024 The most straightforward one comes from the United Nations, which affirms that there are 195 countries in existence, including places like Palestine and the Holy See. Tim Neville, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2024 Out of the 193 countries of the United Nations, only 11, along with the Holy See, recognize Taiwanese independence. Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Oct. 2024 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 19 Dec. 2024.

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