Holy See

/ˌˈhoʊli ˌsi/

Definitions of Holy See

1. noun

   the smallest sovereign state in the world; the see of the Pope (as the Bishop of Rome); home of the Pope and the central administration of the Roman Catholic Church; achieved independence from Italy in 1929
   synonyms: State of the Vatican City, The Holy See

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   see

   the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

   European country, European nation

   any one of the countries occupying the European continent