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priorate.

The dignity, office, or government of a prior.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpɹaɪəɹət/
  1. The dignity, office, or government of a prior.

Where this word comes from

From Medieval Latin priōrātus. By surface analysis, prior + -ate (forms nouns denoting rank or office, the concrete charge of it). Compare French priorat.

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