Prelate and Priest

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Prelate noun - A senior clergyman and dignitary.

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Priest and prelate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Priest" instead a noun "Prelate".

Nearby Word: prelacy

Priest noun - A person specially trained and authorized to conduct religious services in a Christian church.

Usage example: searched for a priest who could perform an exorcism

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Prelate and priest are semantically related. You can use "Prelate" instead a noun "Priest".

Nearby Words: priestly, priesthood, priestess

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