pontificate

/pɒnˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/

UK: /pɒnˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/

PⱰNTꞮF · ɪ · kət (3 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

The status or term of office of a pontiff or pontifex.

Etymology

From Latin pontificatus, from pontifex (“high priest”), from pons (“bridge”) + facere (“make”).