PONTIUS PILATE Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase pontius pilate. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| authority | nounn | |||||
noun • the power or right to give orders or make decisions • (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others • an expert whose views are taken as definitive • freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities • an administrative unit of government • official permission or approval • an authoritative written work | ||||||
| governor | nounn | |||||
noun • the head of a state government • a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel) | ||||||
| leader | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a person who rules or guides or inspires others • a featured article of merchandise sold at a loss in order to draw customers | ||||||
| magistrate | nounn | |||||
noun • a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses) | ||||||
| prefect | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • a chief officer or chief magistrate | ||||||
| ruler | nounn | |||||
noun • a person who rules or commands • measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths | ||||||
| pilate | nounn | |||||
noun • the Roman procurator of Judea who ordered that Jesus be crucified (died in AD 36) | ||||||
