domestic prelate

/dəˌmɛstɪk ˌprɛlət/
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Other forms: domestic prelates

Definitions of domestic prelate
  1. noun
    (Roman Catholic Church) a priest who is an honorary member of the papal household
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    priest
    a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
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