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prelate
prel·ate
[
préllət
]
(
plural
prel·ates
)
noun
Definition:
high-ranking member of clergy:
a high-ranking member of the Christian clergy, e.g. an abbot, bishop, or cardinal
[
13th century. Via French< medieval Latin
praelatus
, < past participle of Latin
praeferre
(see
prefer
)
]
pre·lat·ic
[
prə láttik
]
adjective
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pre·lat·ic [ prə láttik ] adjective
