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 Definitions of prelate  [ˈprɛl ɪt]  

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Definition of 'prelate' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) prelate
an ecclesiastic of a high order, as an archbishop or a bishop; a church dignitary.

Etymology:  (1600–10)

Definition of 'prelate' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) archpriest, hierarch, high priest, prelate, primate
a senior clergyman and dignitary


Definition of 'prelate' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) prelate
a clergyman of a superior order, as an archbishop or a bishop, having authority over the lower clergy; a dignitary of the church

2. (verb) prelate
to act as a prelate



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