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monseñor

monsignor

noun mon-seh-NYOR Rare

Origin: From Italian monsignore, meaning 'my lord'.

Usage Note

Monseñor is an honorific title used in the Catholic Church for bishops, archbishops, and certain other prelates. It is always used before the person's name: Monseñor García. In formal contexts the abbreviation Mons. is used.

Examples

"Monseñor presidió la ceremonia de ordenación."

Natural Translation

The monsignor presided over the ordination ceremony.

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