English
Etymology
From Old French prélat, from medieval Latin praelatus, form past participle of praeferre "to prefer".
Pronunciation
RP & US: IPA|/�prel�t/
Noun
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en-noun
- A clergyman of high rank and authority, having jurisdiction over an area or a group of people; normally a bishop.
Derived terms
prelateship
prelatess
prelatic
prelatise
prelatist
prelatize
prelatry
Related terms
prelacy
prelatial
prelation
prelature
Personal Prelate
Opus Dei
Translations
trans-top|a clergyman of high rank and authority
Dutch: kerkvorst m, prelaat m
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German: Prälat m
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