Definitions

monsignor

[mon-see-nyer, mawn-see-nyawr] / mɒnˈsi nyər, ˌmɔn siˈnyɔr /

NOUN

clergyman

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bishop chaplain cleric evangelist missionary pastor pontiff preacher priest rabbi

STRONG

abbey archbishop cardinal cassock churchman clerk curate dean divine ecclesiastic father padre parson primate rector reverend sermonizer shepherd vicar

WEAK

bible thumper blackcoat devil dodger ecclesiast harp polisher predicant pulpitarian pulpiteer sky pilot sky scout the rev turn-around collar

Antonyms

WEAK

layman layperson

NOUN

clergyperson

Synonyms

WEAK

abbey archbishop bishop blackcoat cardinal cassock chaplain churchperson cleric clerk curate dean divine ecclesiast ecclesiastic evangelist father missionary padre parson pastor person of God person of the cloth pontiff preacher predicant priest primate pulpitarian pulpiteer rabbi rector reverend sermonizer shepherd vicar

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The couple wrote their own vows, which were officiated by a Catholic monsignor and a Presbyterian minister.

From Washington Post • Nov. 20, 2022

Representatives from most of Hong Kong's missionary groups were briefed by the monsignor during the meetings.

From Reuters • Jul. 5, 2022

But in general, the Catholic monsignor said he found the press respectful and has come to understand the importance of its role.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2022

He is now the monsignor for the Hendred parish which covers two churches - St Mary's in East Hendred, Oxfordshire, and St Patrick's in East Ilsley, Berkshire.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2021

And monsignor resumed his hasty walk between the door and window, listening for the fatal sound which the faithful tongue of the clock still refused to utter.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol IV. No. XX. January, 1852. by Various

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