monsignor
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Noun — An honorary title given by the Pope to certain senior Roman Catholic priests.
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Etymology
From Italian monsignore, shaped by influence from the French monseigneur — a doublet of "monsieur" and "monseigneur."
Full origin of monsignor →Frequently asked questions
What does “monsignor” mean?
The word “monsignor” means an honorary title given by the Pope to certain senior Roman Catholic priests. In plain terms, a respectful Catholic Church title given to certain distinguished priests.
How do you pronounce “monsignor”?
“Monsignor” is pronounced mon-SEE-nyuh (/mɑnˈsiː.njɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “monsignor” in a sentence?
Here is “monsignor” used in a sentence: “Monsignor Reilly has served the parish for thirty years.”
What part of speech is “monsignor”?
“Monsignor” is a noun.
Where does the word “monsignor” come from?
The word “monsignor” comes from French. From Italian monsignore, shaped by influence from the French monseigneur — a doublet of "monsieur" and "monseigneur.".
Is “monsignor” a common word?
“Monsignor” is an uncommon word in modern English.