# pontifex

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈpɒn.təˌfɛks/ · frequency rank #77,105

## Definitions
1. A pontiff, state minister, or high priest, in Ancient Rome.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Latin pontifex. Doublet of pontiff.

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