prelate

🇺🇸 /ˈprelət/ 🇬🇧 /ˈprelət/
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noun
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A high-ranking church leader, like a bishop or a cardinal.

The prelate delivered an inspiring sermon at the cathedral.

translation

n. A high-ranking church leader, like a bishop or a cardinal.

Word Forms

Plural prelates