Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vaticano
noun
/vaˈtɪkənoʊ/
Definition
Vaticano refers to the Vatican, an independent city-state enclaved within Rome, Italy.
Examples
- The Pope resides in the Vaticano.
- Many tourists flock to the Vaticano to see the Sistine Chapel.
- The Vatican is known for its cultural and historical significance.
Meaning
The term is used to describe the heart of the Roman Catholic Church and is synonymous with its institutions and governance.
Synonyms
- Holy See
- Vatican City
- Papacy