# nunciature

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The status or rank of a nuncio (diplomatic representative of the Roman Catholic Church).
2. The building and staff of a nuncio; the equivalent of an embassy for the Holy See.
3. The term of service of a nuncio.

## Etymology
From Latin nūnciāre, nūntiāre (“to announce, report”), from nūncius, nūntius (“messenger”). Compare French nonciature, Italian nunziatura.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/nunciature