clement xiii: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C2formal, academic, historical
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What does “clement xiii” mean?
A specific Pope of the Catholic Church who reigned from 1758 to 1769, born Carlo della Torre di Rezzonico.
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Meaning and Definition
A specific Pope of the Catholic Church who reigned from 1758 to 1769, born Carlo della Torre di Rezzonico.
Refers to the papacy, policies, and historical period associated with this pope; often cited in discussions of 18th-century Catholic Church history, the suppression of the Jesuits, and Enlightenment-era papal diplomacy.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in usage between UK and US English, as it is a historical proper name.
Connotations
Historical, religious, scholarly.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in general language; appears only in specialized historical or religious texts.
Grammar
How to Use “clement xiii” in a Sentence
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Meaning in Context
Business
Virtually never used.
Academic
Used in history, theology, and religious studies papers discussing the 18th-century papacy.
Everyday
Not used.
Technical
Used as a precise identifier in historical chronology and Catholic Church records.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “clement xiii”
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Antonyms of “clement xiii”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “clement xiii”
- Incorrectly writing 'Clement the 13th' instead of the standard 'Clement XIII'.
- Confusing him with other popes named Clement.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a highly specialized proper noun used only in historical and religious contexts.
In British English, it is pronounced 'the thirteenth' /ˌθɜːˈtiːnθ/. In American English, it is also 'the thirteenth' /ˌθɜrˈtinθ/.
No. 'Clement' here is part of a papal name, not the adjective meaning 'merciful'. Using it adjectivally in relation to the pope ('a clement decree') is a pun or stylistic device, not standard usage.
He is primarily remembered for his steadfast, though ultimately unsuccessful, defence of the Jesuit order against expulsion by powerful European Catholic monarchs.
A specific Pope of the Catholic Church who reigned from 1758 to 1769, born Carlo della Torre di Rezzonico.
Clement xiii is usually formal, academic, historical in register.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None specific to this name.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Clement XIII: Think 'CLEM' (for Clement) and '13' written as Roman numerals (XIII) – he was the thirteenth Pope named Clement.
Conceptual Metaphor
A SYMBOL OF AUTHORITY (e.g., 'Clement XIII stood as a bulwark against the pressures of Enlightenment monarchs').
Practice
Quiz
What major controversy defined the papacy of Clement XIII?