PIUS XII

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• PIUS XII (noun)
  The noun PIUS XII has 1 sense:

1. pope who maintained neutrality during World War II and was later criticized for not aiding the Jews who were persecuted by Hitler (1876-1958)

  Familiarity information: PIUS XII used as a noun is very rare.

• PIUS XII (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Pope who maintained neutrality during World War II and was later criticized for not aiding the Jews who were persecuted by Hitler (1876-1958)

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Synonyms:

Eugenio Pacelli; Pius XII

Instance hypernyms:

Bishop of Rome; Catholic Pope; Holy Father; pontiff; pope; Roman Catholic Pope; Vicar of Christ (the head of the Roman Catholic Church)