Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lateran
adjective
ˈlætərən
Definition
Relating to the Lateran Palace, a historic palace in Rome, Italy, which is the official ecclesiastical seat of the Pope.
Examples
- The Lateran Council addressed important issues in the Catholic Church.
- She visited the Lateran Basilica during her trip to Rome.
- The Lateran Treaty established the Vatican City as an independent state.
Meaning
The term ‘Lateran’ pertains specifically to the Lateran Palace and the adjacent Lateran Basilica, significant in the context of the Roman Catholic Church.
Synonyms
- Papal
- Ecclesiastical
- Religious
