Holy See

noun

: the see of the pope

Examples of Holy See in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Vatican prepares for Lent without Francis The pope had intended to attend a spiritual retreat this coming weekend with the rest of the Holy See hierarchy. Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025 The pope was also scheduled to join the Holy See's leadership for a spiritual retreat this coming weekend. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025 Vatican City and the Holy See employ about 2,000 people, with an operating budget of about US$835 million. Daniel Speed Thompson, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2025 Any prediction offered on the future of the Holy See can spark dramatic debate among Vaticanists, provoking disagreements on a candidate’s chances or merits. Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Holy See

Word History

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Holy See was in 1765

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Holy See.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Holy%20See. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on Holy See

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!