nunciature

noun nun·ci·a·ture \ˈnən(t)-sē-ə-ˌchu̇r, ˈnu̇n(t)-, -chər, -ˌtyu̇r, -ˌtu̇r\

Definition of NUNCIATURE

: a papal diplomatic mission headed by a nuncio

: the office or period of office of a nuncio

Italian nunciatura, from nuncio

First Known Use: 1652

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