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prior — meaning in English

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English meaning

prior adj Coming before in time or order; earlier.

Senses

prior is used for these senses in English:

prior In an abbey, the person ranking just after the abbot, appointed as his deputy; a prior claustral.
prior The head of a priory, or some other minor or smaller monastery; a prior conventual.

prior — full definition

adj Coming before in time or order; earlier.
noun A senior member of a religious order, ranking just below an abbot.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Swedish words

priorinna