monsignor

noun/mɑnˈsiːnjər/

Frequency rank: #13,946 most common English word

Meaning

A title of honour given to certain Roman Catholic priests of high rank.

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Example sentence

The young priest was honoured to be introduced to the monsignor at the cathedral ceremony.

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