prelate
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prelate
A high-ranking ecclesiastical dignitary in the Catholic Church who holds a special honorary title or a particular office, for example a bishop, abbot, or papal honorary prelate.
Der Papst ernannte den Priester für seine Verdienste zum Prälaten.
The pope appointed the priest a prelate for his services.
'Der Prälat' (the prelate) belongs to the N-declension. In all cases except the nominative singular, the ending '-en' is added.
Der Bischof sprach lange mit dem Prälaten.
The bishop spoke at length with the prelate.
This word is a technical term from the Catholic Church. It is used only in this specific religious context.
Nur wenige wissen, welche Aufgaben ein Prälat genau hat.
Only a few people know exactly what duties a prelate has.
Common uses are 'jemanden zum Prälaten ernennen' (to appoint someone a prelate) or 'den Titel eines Prälaten verliehen bekommen' (to be awarded the title of prelate).
Für seine langjährigen Dienste wurde er vom Papst zum Prälaten ernannt.
For his many years of service, he was appointed a prelate by the pope.
