prelatic

adjective

pre·​lat·​ic
-latik
variants or prelatical
-tə̇kəl
1
usually prelatic : of, relating to, constituting, or resembling a prelate or prelacy
2
usually prelatical often disparaging : adhering to prelacy : episcopal
prelatically
-tə̇k(ə)lē
adverb

Word History

Etymology

prelate + -ic, -ical

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“Prelatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prelatic. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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