celestine iii: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “celestine iii” mean?
A specific historical person: Giacinto Bobone, who was Pope of the Catholic Church from 1191 to 1198.
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Meaning and Definition
A specific historical person: Giacinto Bobone, who was Pope of the Catholic Church from 1191 to 1198.
The papal title and regnal name of a 12th-century Pope. It can also refer to artworks, historical documents, or institutions associated with his papacy. In certain contexts, it may be used metonymically to refer to the policies or era of his reign.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in usage. Both varieties use the same form. Minor potential differences in pronunciation (see IPA).
Connotations
None beyond the historical and religious connotations of the papacy.
Frequency
Equally rare and specialized in both varieties.
Grammar
How to Use “celestine iii” in a Sentence
Pope [Celestine III] reigned from X to Y.The papacy of [Celestine III] was marked by...[Celestine III] issued a bull concerning...Historians debate the legacy of [Celestine III].Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “celestine iii” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The Celestine III papacy faced imperial challenges.
- A Celestine III-era manuscript was discovered.
American English
- The Celestine III papacy faced imperial challenges.
- A Celestine III-era manuscript was discovered.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Extremely unlikely. Only in the rare context of a business dealing with ecclesiastical art or historical manuscripts.
Academic
Primary context. Used in history (medieval, ecclesiastical), theology, and art history papers and discussions.
Everyday
Virtually never used in everyday conversation.
Technical
Used as a precise identifier in historical chronology, cataloguing of art/archives, and specialized religious studies.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “celestine iii”
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Antonyms of “celestine iii”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “celestine iii”
- Misspelling as 'Celestin', 'Celestyn', or 'Celestin the Third'.
- Confusing him with other Pope Celestines (I, II, IV, V).
- Using it as a common noun (e.g., 'a celestine iii' is incorrect).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
He was Giacinto Bobone, a cardinal-deacon from the Roman Orsini family.
He reigned for approximately seven years, from 30 March 1191 until his death on 8 January 1198.
He is known for crowning Emperor Henry VI, for his aged election (he was about 85), and for his often contentious relationship with Henry over the succession of the Kingdom of Sicily.
No, it is relatively rare. There have been five Pope Celestines, with Celestine V being more famously discussed due to his abdication.
A specific historical person: Giacinto Bobone, who was Pope of the Catholic Church from 1191 to 1198.
Celestine iii is usually formal, academic in register.
Celestine iii: in British English it is pronounced /ˌsɛləˈstiːn ðə ˈθɜːd/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌsɛləˈstin ðə ˈθɝd/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'CELESTIAL' means heavenly. CELESTINE was a heavenly (pope's) name. THREE (III) crowns for the third pope with that name.
Conceptual Metaphor
THE PAST IS A FOREIGN COUNTRY (The name evokes a specific, distant time with different rules). TITLE IS IDENTITY (The name 'Celestine III' fully encapsulates the historical office and person).
Practice
Quiz
In which century did Celestine III serve as Pope?