'Internuncio' definitions:
Definition of 'internuncio'
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noun
(Roman Catholic Church) a diplomatic representative of the Pope ranking below a nuncio
Definition of 'Internuncio'
From: GCIDE
- Internuncio \In`ter*nun"ci*o\, n.; pl. Internuncios. [L. internuntius; inter between + nuntius, nuncius, messenger: cf. It. internunzio. See Nuncio.] [1913 Webster]
- 1. A messenger between two parties. --Johnson. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A representative, or charg['e] d'affaires, of the pope at a foreign court or seat of government, ranking next below a nuncio. [1913 Webster]
- Note: This title was formerly given also to the Austrian envoy at Constantinople. [1913 Webster]