monsignor
noun
mon·si·gnor
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plural monsignors
or monsignori\ ˌmän-ˌsēn-ˈyȯr-ē
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Definition of monsignor
: a Roman Catholic prelate having a dignity or titular distinction (as of domestic prelate or protonotary apostolic) usually conferred by the pope
—used as a title prefixed to the surname or to the given name and surname
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Other Words from monsignor
monsignorial
\ ˌmän-ˌsēn-ˈyȯr-ē-əl
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of monsignor in a Sentence
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O’Grady was designated a monsignor by Pope John Paul II, the diocese said. — Claire Rafford, azcentral, "'Filled with God’s compassion and love for us': Community mourns loss of Phoenix priest," 13 July 2019 The monsignor told her Ganster would be given counseling and Ganster was promptly reassigned, the report said. — Bradford Betz, Fox News, "Church helped former priest accused of abuse get Disney job," 16 Aug. 2018 Cassock-shaped, with a row of red buttons set off by coordinating trimming, it was accessorized with a tasseled monsignor hat and a cross necklace. — Vogue, "Il Pretino: The Story of Three Italian Sisters, One Fiery American Actress, and a Molto Bella Black Dress," 25 Apr. 2018 Kelly, named a monsignor in 1969, served at a number of area parishes, including St. Charles, Center City’s St. Patrick’s, Chester’s St. Robert’s, and St. Helena’s in North Philadelphia. — Frank Fitzpatrick, Philly.com, "The Philly sports fan who became a WWII hero | Frank's Place," 14 Apr. 2018 He was named a monsignor by Pope John Paul II in 1996 at the recommendation of Cardinal William Keeler. — Jacques Kelly, baltimoresun.com, "Msgr. James O. McGovern III retired Ellicott City pastor, dies," 11 Dec. 2017 Behind the apse, in the monsignor’s private apartments, Dom Pérignon 2006 was poured for the ladies in glittering gowns and men in floaty silk caftans and shiny Alta Sartoria suits adorned with diamond brooches. — Alexandra Marshall, WSJ, "Behind the Scenes at Dolce & Gabbana’s Couture Club for Top Clients," 11 Oct. 2017 A few months ago, the monsignor said, an immigrant mother familiar to Catholic Charities caseworkers came into the office with a dramatically different appearance. — Daniel Burke, CNN, "Catholic bishops strike back at Bannon," 8 Sep. 2017 Saturday’s Mass and reburial will be a glorious event, the monsignor said. — Dan Barry, New York Times, "A Worldly Accomplishment Is Rewarded With a Heavenly One," 12 May 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'monsignor.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for monsignor
monsignor
noun
English Language Learners Definition of monsignor
: a Roman Catholic priest of high rank
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