monsignor
word
/mɑnˈsinjɝ/
/mˈɒnsɪnjɐ/
Definition
A title of honor given by the Pope to certain high-ranking Roman Catholic priests, usually as a mark of distinction.
Usage & Nuances
Used as a formal honorific, always capitalized. Addressed directly as 'Monsignor Smith.' Common only in Catholic contexts. Not used for bishops or cardinals.
Spanish: monseñorPortuguese (BR): monsenhorPortuguese (PT): monsenhorChinese (Simplified): 蒙席 (天主教高级神父称谓)Chinese (Traditional): 蒙席 (天主教高級神父稱謂)Hindi: मोनसिन्योर (रोमन कैथोलिक चर्च में उच्च पद) Arabic: المونسينيورBengali: মন্সিনিয়র (ক্যাথলিক গির্জার উচ্চপদস্থ যাজক)Russian: монсеньорJapanese: モンスィニョールVietnamese: đức ôngKorean: 몽시뇨르Turkish: monsenyörUrdu: مونسیگنرIndonesian: monsinyur
Example Sentences
The monsignor led the special Mass on Sunday.
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We met a monsignor at the church ceremony.
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A monsignor often helps organize events in the diocese.
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People showed a lot of respect when Monsignor Franco entered the room.
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After years of service, he was finally named monsignor by the Pope.
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If you want to schedule a meeting, you should contact the monsignor's assistant.
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