Meaning
The office of a pope.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Circa 14th century, from Middle English papacie, papassie, from Medieval Latin pāpātia, from Latin pāpa (“pope”) + -tia (“office, rank”) (English -cy).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
pontificatearchbishopricaristocracybishopricchancellerychieftaincyconsulatedeanerydictatorshipdirectorship
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: