👉 ROSSIPOPE: A term used to describe a person who was the leader of a church or state during an era when one or more leaders were less popular and had fewer followers. DEFINITION OF ROSSIPOPE: The leader of a particular Christian denomination, such as the Catholic Church, who was in power for many years before their successor took over. This can often be due to a lack of strong opposition within the church or a significant loss of influence among members.
