American English pronunciation
How to pronounce prelate
IPA transcription: [p'ɹɛlɪt]
Pronunciation variants: [p'ɹɛlɪt][p'ɹi,leɪt]
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Noun
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a senior clergyman and dignitary
Usage examples
- In exile, the Bentivoglio family established themselves in Ferrara and produced several notable prelates.
- Both prelates were consecrated that year.