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
"There are no televisions, newspapers or radio at the guesthouse for the conclave – nothing," said Monsignor Paolo de Nicolo, who was head of the Papal household for three decades.
From BBC • May 5, 2025
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
Every week his picture was in the papers next to Monsignor Pittini, overseeing some good deed.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
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