Definition of PRELATURE

prelature

Meanings

Plural: prelatures

Noun

  • prelates collectively
  • the office or station of a prelate
  • prelates in general
  • the office of a prelate

Origin / Etymology

From both French prélature and post-Classical Latin praelātūra.

Synonyms

prelacy

Scrabble Score: 11

prelature is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
prelature is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
prelature is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

prelature is a valid Words With Friends word