prelature

noun

prel·​a·​ture ˈpre-lə-ˌchu̇r How to pronounce prelature (audio)
-chər,
-ˌtyu̇r,
-ˌtu̇r
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: a body of prelates

Word History

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of prelature was in 1607

Dictionary Entries Near prelature

Cite this Entry

“Prelature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prelature. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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