prelacy

prel·a·cy

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [prel-uh-see]
- /ˈprɛl ə si/
- /ˈpre.lə.si/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prel-uh-see]
- /ˈprɛl ə si/

Definitions of prelacy word

noun plural prelacy the office or dignity of a prelate, or high-ranking member of the Christian clergy. 1
noun plural prelacy the order of prelates. 1
noun plural prelacy the body of prelates collectively. 1
noun plural prelacy Sometimes Disparaging. the system of church government by prelates. 1
noun prelacy the office or status of a prelate 0
noun prelacy prelates collectively 0

See all 9 definitions of prelacy

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Origin of prelacy

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; Middle English prelacie < Anglo-French < Medieval Latin praelātia. See prelate, -y3

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Parts of speech for Prelacy

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Prelacy

prelacy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

prelacy usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for prelacy

noun prelacy

benefice — an endowed Church office yielding an income to its holder; a Church living
canonicate — the office or rank of a canon; canonry
canonry — the office, benefice, or status of a canon
cardinalate — the rank, office, or term of office of a cardinal
clergy — The clergy are the official leaders of the religious activities of a particular group of believers.

All 17 Synonyms of prelacy