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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries고위 성직자
Pronunciation / Transliteration: goui seongjigja
"고위 성직자가 신도들에게 연설했습니다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A high-ranking member of the clergy, especially a bishop or an abbot.
"The prelate addressed the congregation with a message of hope." - 2
A clergyman of high rank in certain branches of the church.
"The prelate was responsible for overseeing several parishes in the diocese."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'prelate' originates from the Latin word 'praelatus', meaning 'one who is set over' or 'superior'. It evolved through Old French 'prelat' before entering Middle English, where it came to denote a high-ranking member of the clergy, particularly in the context of the Catholic Church.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Prelate" is said worldwide
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Prélat
Transliteration: prélat
"Le prélat a donné un sermon inspirant."
Prälat
Transliteration: prɛˈlaːt
"Der Prälat sprach zu den Gläubigen."
Prelato
Transliteration: preˈlato
"Il prelato ha guidato la cerimonia."
Prelado
Transliteration: preˈlaðo
"El prelado ofreció una misa solemne."
Prelado
Transliteration: preˈladu
"O prelados presidiu a cerimônia."
प्रीलट
Transliteration: prīlaṭ
"प्रीलट ने समुदाय को संबोधित किया।"
高级教士
Transliteration: gāojí jiàoshì
"高级教士在仪式上发表了讲话。"
고위 성직자
Transliteration: goui seongjigja
"고위 성직자가 신도들에게 연설했습니다."
高位聖職者
Transliteration: kōi seishoku-sha
"高位聖職者が式典でスピーチをしました。"
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