prel·ate (pr l  t)n. A high-ranking member of the clergy, especially a bishop. [Middle English prelat, from Old French, from Medieval Latin prael  tus, from Latin, past participle of praeferre, to carry before, to prefer : prae-, pre- + ltus, brought; see tel - in Indo-European roots.]pre·lat ic (pr-l tk) adj. |
prelate [ˈprɛlɪt]
n
(Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) a Church dignitary of high rank, such as a cardinal, bishop, or abbot
[from Old French prélat, from Church Latin praelātus, from Latin praeferre to hold in special esteem, prefer]
prelatic [prɪˈlætɪk], prelatical adj
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| Noun | 1. |  prelate - a senior clergyman and dignitary priest - a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders |
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