lateran palace
noun · n
Simple meaning
A palace that served as the residence of the popes until the 14th century.
Pronunciation
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lateruhnpaluhsSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈlætɚənpæləs
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Definition
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noun
A palace that served as the residence of the popes until the 14th century
n
The Lateran Palace, formally the Apostolic Palace of the Lateran, is an ancient palace of the Roman Empire and later the main papal residence in Rome.
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This meaning: A palace that served as the residence of the popes until the 14th century
Used this way, lateran palace is a specialist word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in technical or specialist writing contexts.
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- Technical and specialized
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