Synonyms for monsignor
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : mon-see-nyer; Italian mawn-see-nyawr |
| Phonetic Transcription : mɒnˈsi nyər; Italian ˌmɔn siˈnyɔr |
Top 10 synonyms for monsignor Other synonyms for the word monsignor
- abbey
- archbishop
- bible thumper
- blackcoat
- cardinal
- cassock
- churchman
- churchperson
- clerk
- curate
- dean
- devil dodger
- divine
- ecclesiast
- ecclesiastic
- father
- harp polisher
- monsignor
- padre
- parson
- person of God
- person of the cloth
- predicant
- primate
- pulpitarian
- pulpiteer
- rector
- reverend
- sermonizer
- shepherd
- sky pilot
- sky scout
- the rev
- turn-around collar
- vicar
Définition of monsignor
Origin :- title conferred on some prelates, 1640s, from Italian monsignore "my lord," formed on model of French monseigneur (see monseigneur) from equivalent elements in Italian.
- As in clergyman : noun minister
- As in clergyperson : noun minister of church
- "Why, a fortnight or perhaps three weeks, Monsignor," replied Pierre.
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- Monsignor Nani smiled with his usual amiable yet keen expression.
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- Still smiling, Monsignor Nani listened and nodded approvingly.
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- If Monsignor Palma proves obstinate his Holiness will never consent.
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- As he had said to Monsignor Fornaro, could the Pope disavow him?
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- And all at once he thought of Monsignor Nani, and reflected that he alone had been right.
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- In nervous tones and broken sentences the Monsignor told his story.
- Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
- "Therefore I am here now, sir, thus early and thus openly," said the Monsignor.
- Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
- The Monsignor was trying to regain his self-possession, and he remained silent.
- Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
- "Help me, Monsignor," he said faintly, and the prelate raised him to his feet.
- Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
Antonyms for monsignor
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