prelate
12
9.1
- noun
- /ˈprɛlɪt/
- Jargon
:
prelado
- Could good persons be separated from wicked ones here below, right now, by competent church prelates?
- prelates and priests
- princes and prelates
- Catholic prelates
Examples
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Unlike his colleagues, this prelate had already clearly spoken out in favor of the state government.
Academic text (1990) -
An agreement was made with this prelate, which was later (in 1923) ratified by Rome.
Academic text (1990) -
Sometimes he seemed more like a Catholic prelate, a man of importance in Holy See politics.
Fiction book (1996) -
In the meantime, the prelate was also active on another front: in Rome.
Academic text (1990) -
For once, he saw the prelate completely taken aback.
Fiction book (1990) -
When this committee failed to reach a clear verdict, the prelate again redirected his efforts.
Academic text (1990) -
Due to their advanced ages, both prelates entrusted the administration of their dioceses to their archdeacons in their final years.
Academic text (2018) -
To some theologians and prelates, Christ was to be encountered most powerfully in his unseen eucharistic presence at Mass.
Academic text (2002) -
The prelate addressed the congregation with a powerful message about compassion and unity.
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As a respected prelate, he played a key role in the church's decision-making process.
Synonyms
210
3.9
A senior church leader who supervises priests in a group of local churches
132
8.9
The leader of a religious order who looks after many communities
50
8.4
A senior Catholic Church official who advises the Pope and votes for new Popes
31
7.2
A senior bishop who leads a large church area in some Christian churches
17
8.2
The leader of the Roman Catholic Church
15
7.2
A senior religious leader who leads important ceremonies for a religion
6
9.8
A senior bishop who is in charge of other bishops in a country or region
2
6.0
The leader of the Roman Catholic Church
2
7.6
The senior cardinal who leads the College of Cardinals and its ceremonies
1
9.9
A senior Christian church leader under a bishop who manages part of a church district
1
9.9
A person who has a high position in a church or other group
1
9.6
A senior church leader in charge of several churches or a cathedral
A priest given an honorary role in the Pope's household with special rights
A bishop who leads a serious church ceremony
A senior church official who helps prepare important documents for the pope
Compounds
- Archaic
A priest given an honorary role in the Pope's household with special rights
Surface Forms
Etymology
Prelate comes from Latin words that mean 'carried before' — the parts are prae- ('before') and ferre ('to carry'). The prae- part is the same idea as in prefer, which helps you remember a prelate was placed 'before' others. That's why a prelate today is a high church leader who has power over other church people.