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    Prieur (en. Prior)

    pʁi.œʁ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Title given to a monk who leads a community.
    The prior spoke during the retreat.
    Le prieur a pris la parole lors de la retraite.
    Responsible for a religious house, often of the Benedictine order.
    The prior of the abbey is highly respected by his brothers.
    Le prieur de l'abbaye est très respecté par ses frères.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'prior', meaning 'earlier', 'superior'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    prior of an abbey
    The spiritual leader of an abbey.
    prieur d'une abbaye
    act under the direction of the prior
    Follow the instructions of the prior.
    agir sous la direction du prieur

    Related Words

    abbey
    Monastery run by an abbot or a prior.
    abbaye
    monk
    Religious individuals living a communal life according to rules.
    moine
    clergy
    The body of Church men.
    clergé

    Slang Meanings

    To have the final word in a decision.
    He said he is the prior of this matter.
    Il a dit qu'il est le prieur de cette affaire.
    A person who imposes their ideas.
    Don't be so much of a prior, let others express themselves too.
    Ne sois pas si prieur, laisse aussi les autres s'exprimer.