prelate

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A clergyman of high rank and authority, having jurisdiction over an area or a group of people; normally a bishop
one of a higher order of clergy having direct authority over other clergy
{n} a bishop, high ecclesiastic, dignitary
{i} bishop, priest of high position
A prelate is a member of the clergy holding a high rank, for example a bishop or an archbishop. a bishop, cardinal, or other important priest in the Christian church (praelatus , from the past participle of praeferre; PREFER)
A clergyman of a superior order, as an archbishop or a bishop, having authority over the lower clergy; a dignitary of the church
To act as a prelate
a senior clergyman and dignitary
domestic prelate
A priest who is an honorary member of the papal household
domestic prelate
(Roman Catholic Church) a priest who is an honorary member of the papal household
prelates
plural of prelate
prelate

    Hyphenation

    prel·ate

    Turkish pronunciation

    prileyt

    Pronunciation

    /ˈprēˌlāt/ /ˈpriːˌleɪt/

    Etymology

    [ 'pre-l&t also 'prE- ] (noun.) 13th century. From Old French prélat, from medieval Latin praelatus, form past participle of praeferre "to prefer".
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