Monsignori: meaning, definitions and examples
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monsignori
[ mɒnˈsɪnjʊəri ]
title, clergy
Monsignori is an honorific title granted by the Pope to certain members of the clergy, particularly senior priests and bishops. The term originates from the Italian word 'monsignore,' meaning 'my lord.' This title is often given to priests who are closer to the papacy, serving in important roles within the Vatican or in major dioceses. They are usually given this distinction due to their contributions to the church or their positions within the ecclesiastical hierarchy.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The monsignori attended the papal audience.
- He was designated monsignori after years of dedicated service.
- The monsignori presided over the special mass.
Translations
Translations of the word "monsignori" in other languages:
🇵🇹 monsenhor
🇮🇳 मॉन्सीनीयर
🇩🇪 Monsignore
🇮🇩 monsinyur
🇺🇦 монсеньйор
🇵🇱 monsignore
🇯🇵 モンシニョール
🇫🇷 monseigneur
🇪🇸 monsiñor
🇹🇷 monsenyör
🇰🇷 몬시뇨르
🇸🇦 مونسينيور
🇨🇿 monsignore
🇸🇰 monsignore
🇨🇳 蒙西尼尔
🇸🇮 monsignore
🇮🇸 monsigneur
🇰🇿 монсеньор
🇬🇪 მონსინიორ
🇦🇿 monsinyor
🇲🇽 monsiñor
Etymology
The word 'monsignori' comes from the Italian 'monsignore,' derived from 'mio signore,' which means 'my lord.' The use of titles in ecclesiastical contexts has a long history, evolving from the hierarchical structures established in the early Christian church. Over time, the title 'monsignore' began to be used more broadly to signify respect for certain members of the clergy, especially those with various responsibilities within the church's governance. The formal recognition of 'monsignori' by the Pope aligns with the Catholic Church's traditions of ecclesiastical titles and honors, reflecting the church's emphasis on hierarchy and service. As the Catholic Church expanded globally, the title has been maintained to recognize the roles of clergy in different cultures while retaining its Italian roots.