pius xii

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Noun pius xii has 1 sense

Pius XII, Eugenio Pacelli - pope who maintained neutrality during World War II and was later criticized for not aiding the Jews who were persecuted by Hitler (1876-1958)
--₁ is a kind of Pope, Catholic Pope, Roman Catholic Pope, Pontiff, Holy Father, Vicar of Christ, Bishop of Rome

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Pius XII

Definition:

Pius XII is the name of the 260th pope of the Roman Catholic Church. He served from 1939 until his death in 1958. He is known for his involvement during World War II and his controversial stance regarding the Holocaust.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Sense 1:

(Proper noun) A title given to Eugenio Pacelli, the pope of the Roman Catholic Church from 1939 to 1958.

Example Sentence:

"Pius XII was deeply concerned about the state of the world during World War II."

Sense 2:

(Adjective) Characterized by a strong devotion to religious principles or moral values, similar to the piety associated with Pope Pius XII.

Example Sentence:

"She had a pius XII dedication to her faith and attended church every day."

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