nunciature
/ˈnʌnsiətʃər/
noun
- The official residence or office of a papal nuncio (a diplomatic representative of the Vatican).
- The ambassador visited the nunciature in Paris to discuss humanitarian aid.
- The nunciature is located near the Vatican embassy in the capital city.
- Reporters gathered outside the nunciature to hear the pope's message.
- The position or term of office of a papal nuncio.
- He served a five-year nunciature in Brazil before being reassigned.
- The archbishop's nunciature was marked by several diplomatic successes.
- During his nunciature, he helped negotiate a peace agreement.