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prelate

 

[ หˆprษ›lษ™t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious leader

An ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank or office.

Synonyms

abbot, archbishop, bishop, cardinal

Examples of usage

  • The prelate presided over the council of bishops.
  • The prelate delivered a sermon to the congregation.
  • The prelate blessed the newly constructed church.
  • The prelate's authority extended over several parishes.
  • The prelate wore elaborate ceremonial robes.
Context #2 | Noun

historical context

A high-ranking official in certain historical societies or organizations.

Synonyms

authority, dignitary, leader, official

Examples of usage

  • The prelate was responsible for diplomatic negotiations.
  • The prelate's decisions had far-reaching consequences.
  • The prelate was known for his strategic acumen.
  • The prelate wielded considerable influence over the court.
  • The prelate's palace was a symbol of power and prestige.

Translations

Translations of the word "prelate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prelado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคฐเฅเคฎเคพเคงเฅเคฏเค•เฅเคท

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Prรคlat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ prelat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะตะปะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ praล‚at

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ซ˜ไฝ่–่ท่€… (ใ“ใ†ใ„ใ›ใ„ใ—ใ‚‡ใใ—ใ‚ƒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prรฉlat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ prelado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท prelat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ์œ„ ์„ฑ์ง์ž (gowi seongjigja)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุฆูŠุณ ุงู„ุฃุณุงู‚ูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prelรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prelรกt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ซ˜ไฝ็ฅž่Œไบบๅ‘˜ (gฤo wรจi shรฉnzhรญ rรฉnyuรกn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prelat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ prelรกti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั€ะตะปะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฆแƒแƒšแƒ˜ แƒ แƒแƒœแƒ’แƒ˜แƒก แƒกแƒแƒกแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ แƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜ (maghali rangis sasuliero piri)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prelat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ prelado

Etymology

The word 'prelate' originated from the Latin 'praelatus', which means 'one preferred' or 'one set above others'. In medieval times, prelates held significant power and authority within the church hierarchy. They were often involved in political affairs and played a crucial role in shaping the social and religious landscape of their time.

See also: late, latecomer, lately, lateness, later, latest.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,080, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.