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Definition of monsignor

monsignor

/mɒnˈsiːnjər/
mon · si · gnor
Plural:monsignors
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Adjective:monsignorial
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1

An honorary ecclesiastical title and form of address bestowed by the Pope upon certain clergy in the Roman Catholic Church, such as protonotaries, papal chaplains, and honorary prelates.

Example

"The priest was granted the title of monsignor in recognition of his decades of service to the diocese."

2

A Roman Catholic clergyman or prelate who holds this honorary papal title.

Example

"The monsignor delivered the homily during the cathedral's Sunday morning Mass."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Italian monsignore, an adaptation of Old French mon seignor ('my lord'), from Latin meus ('my') and senior ('older, elder').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Monsignor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/monsignor
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