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prelate

[ prel-it ]

noun

  1. an ecclesiastic of a high order, as an archbishop, bishop, etc.; a church dignitary.


prelate

/ prɪˈlætɪk; ˈprɛlɪt /

noun

  1. a Church dignitary of high rank, such as a cardinal, bishop, or abbot
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Derived Forms

  • prelatic, adjective
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Other Word Forms

  • aٱ·󾱱 noun
  • ·· [pri-, lat, -ik], adjective
  • ԴDzp·i adjective
  • ܲp·i adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of prelate1

1175–1225; Middle English prelat < Medieval Latin ٳܲ a civil or ecclesiastical dignitary, noun use of Latin ٳܲ (past participle of praeferre to prefer ), equivalent to prae- pre- + ٳܲ, suppletive past participle of ferre to bear 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of prelate1

C13: from Old French é, from Church Latin ٳܲ, from Latin praeferre to hold in special esteem, prefer
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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.”

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Unlike the Roman prelate, though, Bukele is more than happy to keep his hands filthy with an unjust persecution.

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One of the most outspoken prelates has been Bishop Seraphim of Piraeus.

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The prelate's alarm was informed by the 24,000 election observers fielded by the Catholic and Protestant churches.

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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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