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Lateran (as used in expressions)(encyclopedia)
Lateran Council(encyclopedia)
Lateran Treaty(encyclopedia)

Lateran (iou)



Lateran adjective. ME.
[Latin Laterana, -um, from the ancient Roman family of the Plautii Laterani.]
Of or pertaining to the district of the Lateran Rome, site of a palace which was formerly the official residence of the popes, and a Basilica or church dedicated to St John; spec. designating or pertaining to each of the five general councils of the Western Church held in the Lateran Palace between 1123 and 1512.