Monsignor
Americannoun
plural
Monsignors,plural
Monsignori-
a title conferred upon certain prelates.
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a person bearing this title.
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of Monsignor
1635–45; < Italian < French Monseigneur Monseigneur ( def. ); see signor
Example Sentences
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His new boss is the imposing Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, despotically played by Josh Brolin.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025
Before working at the San Francisco high school, Pellegrino was a teacher and track coach at Monsignor Farrell High School in Staten Island, N.Y.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2025
Monsignor Bryan McCanny told mourners the teenager's family had bonded together following his death.
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2024
They cited written testimony from the Vatican chief of staff, Monsignor Edgar Pena Parra, who said Vatican lawyers had advised against suing Torzi since their case was so weak.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2023
“Even Monsignor Thomas always said, 'Heil Hitler!’ first when he entered our classroom,” said Alfons Heck.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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