Vatican

Vatican
/vat"i keuhn/, n.
1. Also called Vatican Palace. the chief residence of the popes in Vatican City, now also including a library, archives, art museum, apartments, and administrative offices.
2. the authority and government of the pope (distinguished from the Quirinal).
[1545-55; < L vaticanus (mons) Vatican (hill)]

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(as used in expressions)
State of the Vatican City
Vatican Council Second

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