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prelate

[ prel-it ]

noun

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


prelate

/ prɪˈlÊtɪk; ˈprɛlɪt /

noun

  1. a Church dignitary of high rank, such as a cardinal, bishop, or abbot
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • prelatic, adjective
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ±è°ù±ð±ôa³Ù±ð·²õ³óŸ±±è noun
  • ±è°ù±ð·±ô²¹³Ù·Ÿ±³Š [pri-, lat, -ik], adjective
  • ²ÔŽÇ²Ôp°ù±ð·±ô²¹³Ùi³Š adjective
  • ³Ü²Ôp°ù±ð·±ô²¹³Ùi³Š adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of prelate1

1175–1225; Middle English prelat < Medieval Latin ±è°ù²¹±ð±ôÄå³Ù³Ü²õ a civil or ecclesiastical dignitary, noun use of Latin ±è°ù²¹±ð±ôÄå³Ù³Ü²õ (past participle of praeferre to prefer ), equivalent to prae- pre- + ±ôÄå³Ù³Ü²õ, suppletive past participle of ferre to bear 1
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of prelate1

C13: from Old French ±è°ùé±ô²¹³Ù, from Church Latin ±è°ù²¹±ð±ôÄå³Ù³Ü²õ, from Latin praeferre to hold in special esteem, prefer
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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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Citing the teachings of the modernizing Second Vatican Council, he urged the assembled prelates to listen to one another, discern decisions and then journey forward, without being tied to preconceived prejudices.

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The pope’s outreach to trans people contrasts with the stance of some conservative Catholic prelates.

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