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- [mon-see-nyer; Italian mawn-see-nyawr]
- /mɒnˈsi nyər; Italian ˌmɔn siˈnyɔr/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mon-see-nyer; Italian mawn-see-nyawr]
- /mɒnˈsi nyər; Italian ˌmɔn siˈnyɔr/
Definitions of monsignor word
- noun plural monsignor a title conferred upon certain prelates. 1
- noun plural monsignor a person bearing this title. 1
- noun monsignor Alternative capitalization of Monsignor. 1
- noun monsignor Catholic church official 1
- noun monsignor Monsignor is the title of a priest of high rank in the Catholic Church. 0
- noun monsignor an ecclesiastical title attached to certain offices or distinctions usually bestowed by the Pope 0
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Origin of monsignor
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < Italian < French Monseigneur monseigneur; see signor
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Parts of speech for Monsignor
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monsignor popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for monsignor
noun monsignor
- abbey — An abbey is a church with buildings attached to it in which monks or nuns live or used to live.
- bishop — A bishop is a clergyman of high rank in the Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox churches.
- cardinal — A cardinal is a high-ranking priest in the Catholic church.
- chaplain — A chaplain is a member of the Christian clergy who does religious work in a place such as a hospital, school, prison, or in the armed forces.
- clerk — A clerk is a person who works in an office, bank, or law court and whose job is to look after the records or accounts.
Antonyms for monsignor
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