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prelatical

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /pɹɪˈlatɪk(ə)l/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Pertaining to a prelate; prelatial.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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adj

Meaning 2

Adhering to prelates; episcopal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: derogatory

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History

Etymology

From prelate + -ical.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Greek: αρχιερατικός (archieratikós) — relating to prelates