Plural of prelate
regular plural
The plural of prelate is prelates.
Forms of prelate
| Singular | prelate /ˈpɹɛlət/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | prelates |
| Countable | countable |
Prelates in a sentence
- I hope they in that stairwell were and are as attentive to eternal truths as were those earliest prelates who prayed by the light from the bugia-borne candle.2014, William C. Graham, “Bugia Bearers for the New Age”, in 100 Days Closer to Christ, Collegeville, Minn.: Liturgical Press, →ISBN, page…. From the entry bugia
- When he was in serious trouble with his Norman barons and prelates, he promised to grant to men "their woods and liberties of the chase ; but it stood nowhile"1925, John Nisbet, The Forester: A Practical Treatise on British Forestry and Arboriculture for Landowners, Land Agents, and Foresters…. From the entry nowhile
Meaning of prelate
- noun A clergyman of high rank and authority, having jurisdiction over an area or a group of people; normally a bishop.
- verb (obsolete) To act as a prelate.
Questions about the plural of prelate
- What is the plural of prelate?
- The plural of prelate is prelates.
- Is prelate countable?
- Prelate is a countable noun.
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