internuncio

[ in-ter-nuhn-shee-oh, -see-oh ]
/ ˌɪn tərˈnʌn ʃiˌoʊ, -siˌoʊ /
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noun, plural in·ter·nun·ci·os.

a papal ambassador ranking next below a nuncio.

Origin of internuncio

1635–45; < Italian < Latin internūntius an intermediary. See inter-, nuncio

Words nearby internuncio

internode, internship, internuclear, internuncial, internuncial neuron, internuncio, interocclusal distance, interoceanic, interoceptive, interoceptor, interocular

Words related to internuncio

shipper, messenger, go-between, envoy, intermediary, diplomat, emissary, delegate, representative, minister, courier, runner, agent, servant, carrier, transporter, porter, conveyor, conveyer, gofer

British Dictionary definitions for internuncio

internuncio
/ (ˌɪntəˈnʌnʃɪˌəʊ) /

noun plural -cios

an ambassador of the pope ranking immediately below a nuncio
a messenger, agent, or go-between

Word Origin for internuncio

C17: from Italian internunzio, from Latin internuntius, from inter- + nuntius messenger