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VATICAN

\vˈatɪkən], \vˈatɪkən], \v_ˈa_t_ɪ_k_ə_n]\

Definitions of VATICAN

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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An assemblage of buildings in Rome, including one of the pope's palaces: used to mean the papal authority.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

The palace of the popes in Rome; a vast assemblage of buildings rich in art treasures.
The papal government.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

In Rome, the palace of the Pope on the Vatican Hill; the papal power.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

In Rome, an assemblage of magnificent buildings, including one of the Pope's palaces, and adjoining the church of St Peter; the papal authority.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. A magnificent assemblage of buildings in Rome, including the popeâ€™s palace, a museum, the library, &c.; the seat of the papal authority.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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