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prelate Synonyms

Another word for prelate

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• noun (Context 1)

A high-ranking member of the Christian clergy, such as a bishop, archbishop, cardinal, or abbot, who holds ordinary jurisdiction within the church.

Usage Example

"The visiting ecclesiastic delivered a solemn address in the cathedral before meeting with local parish priests."

Strong
ecclesiastic
bishop
churchman
clergyman
cleric
Weak
dignitary
pontiff

Opposites of prelate

The opposite of prelate shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

layman
layperson
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• Nearby Words

prejudicial
prejudicially
prekindergarten
prelate
prelaunch
prelim
preliminarily

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Prelate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/prelate
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