noun
- plural of pontiff; high-ranking religious officials, especially the Pope or other bishops
Usage: formal
Examples
- The pontiffs gathered in Rome for the ecumenical council.
- Medieval pontiffs wielded considerable political power.
- The ceremony was attended by several prominent pontiffs.
- Ancient Roman pontiffs oversaw religious rituals and ceremonies.
- The pontiffs issued a joint statement on social justice.
- Historical records document the decisions made by various pontiffs.