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prior in Latin

prior in Latin is prior — prior means coming before in time or order; earlier.

prior in Latin

prior
adj
Coming before in order or time; earlier, former, previous.
prior
noun
In an abbey, the person ranking just after the abbot, appointed as his deputy; a prior claustral.

What does "prior" mean?

  1. adj Coming before in time or order; earlier.
    "You need prior permission from the owner before you camp on this land."
  2. noun A senior member of a religious order, ranking just below an abbot.
    "The prior led the evening prayers in the quiet stone chapel."
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prior in a sentence

  • You need prior permission from the owner before you camp on this land.
  • She had no prior experience in retail before this job.
  • The prior led the evening prayers in the quiet stone chapel.
  • Visitors asked the prior for permission to see the monastery library.

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What is "prior" in Latin?
"prior" in Latin is prior. prior means: Coming before in time or order; earlier.
How do you use "prior" in a sentence?
Example: "You need prior permission from the owner before you camp on this land." In Latin, "prior" is prior.
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