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prelate
[ prel-it ]
noun
- an ecclesiastic of a high order, as an archbishop, bishop, etc.; a church dignitary.
prelate
/ prɪˈlætɪk; ˈprɛlɪt /
noun
- a Church dignitary of high rank, such as a cardinal, bishop, or abbot
Derived Forms
- prelatic, adjective
Other Word Forms
- aٱ· noun
- ·· [pri-, lat, -ik], adjective
- ԴDzp·i adjective
- ܲp·i adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of prelate1
Example Sentences
Though not a fan of trips to the Vatican or of hierarchy and power plays, Bergoglio evidently earned the respect of his fellow senior prelates, the red-hatted “princes of the church.”
Unlike the Roman prelate, though, Bukele is more than happy to keep his hands filthy with an unjust persecution.
One of the most outspoken prelates has been Bishop Seraphim of Piraeus.
The prelate's alarm was informed by the 24,000 election observers fielded by the Catholic and Protestant churches.
The prelate noted the dilemma posed by “Fiducia Supplians,” released on Dec. 18, in which the church declares such blessings may be performed.
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