Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prelacies
Noun
/ˈprɛləsiːz/
Definition
A dignified position or office held by a clergyman, especially in a religious hierarchy.
Examples
- The prelacies of the ancient church were often filled by individuals of noble birth.
- Many aspirants to the religious life dreamed of attaining prelacies in their respective denominations.
- Debates about the nature of prelacies continue to affect modern church structures.
Meaning
The term ‘prelacies’ refers to the elevated roles within the church and the authority wielded by those who occupy these positions.
Synonyms
- Offices
- Hierarchies
- Clerical positions
- Episcopacies
