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    Monsinyor (en. Monsignor)

    mon-si-nyor

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A title of respect given to priests in the church, particularly in the Catholic Church.
    The monsignor officiated the mass during the grand fiesta.
    Ang monsinyor ay nagsagawa ng misa sa malaking kapistahan.
    A person with a high rank within the church who assists in parish activities.
    As a monsignor, he has a significant responsibility in church management.
    Bilang isang monsinyor, siya ay may malaking pananabutan sa pamamahala ng simbahan.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish word 'monseñor', which means 'lord' or 'mister' used in a church context.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Monsignor of the parish
    A monsignor who oversees a particular parish.
    Monsinyor ng parokya

    Related Words

    priest
    A person who serves in the church and administers the sacraments.
    pari
    church
    An organization of people who gather to pray and worship.
    eklisya

    Slang Meanings

    Commonly refers to a high-ranking church official, but sometimes used for bosses or leaders.
    He acts like a monsinyor at the office; everyone follows his orders.
    Parang monsinyor na ang dating niya sa opisina, lahat sunod sa kanya.
    A term for someone wealthy or powerful, like an aristocrat.
    He has so many businesses; he's really like a monsinyor.
    Ang dami niyang negosyo, parang monsinyor na talaga siya.
    A term for an educated or scholarly person.
    We need a monsinyor in our group for this project.
    Kailangan natin ng kong at monsinyor sa grupo natin para sa project na 'to.