papabile
adjective/noun | /papabile/
considered a likely candidate for the papacy; a person thought likely to be chosen
Literal meaning:
"pope-able (suitable to be pope)"
papabile
adjective/noun | /papabile/
Foreign Words & PhrasesItalianHARDconsidered a likely candidate for the papacy; a person thought likely to be chosen
Literal meaning:
"pope-able (suitable to be pope)"
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Examples
"After the conclave, pundits named him papabile for his diplomacy."
"Several cardinals were papabile before the election."
Mnemonic Trick
Papabile = papal candidate → likely candidate for high office
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