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It means John Paul II Supreme Pontiff - if translated into English. Pontifex Maximus being the ancient title of the High Priest of the polytheistic Roman Religion which was once a title of the Roman Emperors until the title was granted by Gratian to Pope Damasus.
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What does the word Max in the title 'Johannes XXIII Pont Max' mean?
Answer The expression is "Pontifex Maximus". Pontifex literally means "bridge-builder" (pons + facere) and "maximus" means "greatest". This refers to one of the vocations of the pope i.e. to build bridges between people.
What does PM mean after a surname?
"PM" may mean Prime Minister, Pontifex Maximus, Postmaster, photographer's Mate (US Navy enlisted rating), or Project manager. Perhaps it would be pertinent to ask the person utilizing said abbreviation, if possible.
What is the definition for circus maximus?
In Latin, the word "circus" can mean either a ring or a racecourse. The word "Maximus" means the greatest or the largest. So Circus Maximus, would mean the largest ring or the largest racecourse.In Latin, the word "circus" can mean either a ring or a racecourse. The word "Maximus" means the greatest or the largest. So Circus Maximus, would mean the largest ring or the largest racecourse.In Latin, the word "circus" can mean either a ring or a racecourse. The word "Maximus" means the greatest or the largest. So Circus Maximus, would mean the largest ring or the largest racecourse.In Latin, the word "circus" can mean either a ring or a racecourse. The word "Maximus" means the greatest or the largest. So Circus Maximus, would mean the largest ring or the largest racecourse.In Latin, the word "circus" can mean either a ring or a racecourse. The word "Maximus" means the greatest or the largest. So Circus Maximus, would mean the largest ring or the largest racecourse.In Latin, the word "circus" can mean either a ring or a racecourse. The word "Maximus" means the greatest or the largest. So Circus Maximus, would mean the largest ring or the largest racecourse.In Latin, the word "circus" can mean either a ring or a racecourse. The word "Maximus" means the greatest or the largest. So Circus Maximus, would mean the largest ring or the largest racecourse.In Latin, the word "circus" can mean either a ring or a racecourse. The word "Maximus" means the greatest or the largest. So Circus Maximus, would mean the largest ring or the largest racecourse.In Latin, the word "circus" can mean either a ring or a racecourse. The word "Maximus" means the greatest or the largest. So Circus Maximus, would mean the largest ring or the largest racecourse.
What does optimus maximus mean?
Optimus Maximus means the "biggest and greatest" in Latin. Used by ancient Romans; refered to "Jupiter Optimus Maximus"
What does elephus maximus mean?
Elephus?
What does the name maximus mean?
the greatest coz i am
What does maximus padus mean?
maximus padus means maxi pads in latin.. according to the Maine comedian Bob Marley
What does optimus mean?
Optimus Maximus means the "biggest and greatest" in Latin. Used by ancient Romans; refered to "Jupiter Optimus Maximus"
What does the word Maximus mean?
A ancient Roman Masculine name.Roman family name which was derived from Latin maximus"greatest". Saint Maximus was a monk and theologian from Constantinople in the 7th century.
What was a Roman theater called?
A theatrum was used for plays etc.An amphitheatre was used to stage gladiatorial contests.A circus was used for chariot racing.
Was Maximus a Roman general?
If you mean the Maximus from the movie Gladiator, yes. Archaeologists recently fond a tomb that they hyped up as being the Maximus of the movie. However the real Maximus certainly did not live the life of the movie one and the real guy may even have lived at a different time.
What does the Greek word Maxemus mean?
Actually, maximus is a Latin word, not Greek. It means "the greatest".
