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mgr

mgr

1 9.9
A title placed before the name of a senior Catholic priest or bishop
  • noun
  • UK
translation icon : monsieur
  • During the meeting, Mgr Smith discussed the future plans for the diocese.

Examples

  • He began "collecting" documents in 2010 when the "case of Mgr Carlo Maria Vigan came to light."

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  • The ceremony was presided over by Mgr Thomas, who welcomed all the guests warmly.

  • The PNH evacuated several people in Mariani, in Marassa 9, Station of Gonaives, Mgr Guilloux, and to the Lyce A Isemery.

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  • In his address, Mgr Roberts emphasized the importance of community service.

Synonyms

Monsignor
vsmgr
  • Formal
52 9.6

A special title the Catholic Church gives to some priests

is the shortened written form used before those clergy names

Surface Forms

mgr singular
mgrs plural

Etymology

Mgr comes from the title Monseigneur or Monsignor, which originally meant 'my lord' in old French and Italian. That's why mgr is used before the name of certain senior Catholic priests to show respect.