prelate
noun/ˈprɛlɪt/
Frequency rank: #17,917 most common English word
Meaning
A high-ranking member of the clergy, such as a bishop or archbishop.
Example sentence
The cathedral welcomed its new prelate with a grand ceremony attended by thousands of faithful.
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