Vatican
/ˈvæ.tɪ.kən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Relating to the Vatican City state.
Adjective
Examples
Unlike most other countries in the world, citizenship in Vatican City isn’t solely provided to people that are born in the country. As there are no hospitals in the Vatican State, virtually no one is born in there. Instead, Vatican citizenship is provided on a ‘jus officii’ basis.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Vatican” mean?
Relating to the Vatican City state.
Is “Vatican” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.