NYT Dictionary

NUNCIO

/ˈnʌnʃiˌoʊ/
NounNUN-ci-onun-ci-o · 3 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

The ecclesiastic title of a permanent diplomatic representative of the Roman Catholic Church to a sovereign state or international organization, who is accorded a rank equivalent to an accredited ambassador, and may also be given additional privileges including recognition as Dean in a country's diplomatic corps.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Spanish nuncio, from Latin nūntius (“envoy”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

nuntiusambassadorattachecarrierchancellorconsulcourierdiplomatemissaryenvoy

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 12 recorded puzzles:

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