prelate
[ prel-it ]
noun
an ecclesiastic of a high order, as an archbishop, bishop, etc.; a church dignitary.
Origin of prelate
1Other words from prelate
- prel·ate·ship, noun
- pre·lat·ic [pri-lat-ik], /prɪˈlæt ɪk/, adjective
- non·pre·lat·ic, adjective
- un·pre·lat·ic, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for prelate
prelate
/ (ˈprɛlɪt) /
noun
a Church dignitary of high rank, such as a cardinal, bishop, or abbot
Origin of prelate
1C13: from Old French prélat, from Church Latin praelātus, from Latin praeferre to hold in special esteem, prefer
Derived forms of prelate
- prelatic (prɪˈlætɪk) or prelatical, adjective
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