prior's

Belonging to abbot's deputy

Prior's is the possessive form of prior, a person who heads a priory or ranks just below an abbot in a monastery.

The prior's authority extends to running the religious house: The prior's decision was final in matters of discipline.

We visited the prior's quarters during the tour of the abbey.

ecclesiastical

monastery

Religious seclusion dwelling

abbeyMonastic house of worship
monkCloistered religious devotee
cloisterCovered monastic walkway

chapter · benedictine · superior · abbot · convent · cell · refectory · scriptorium · habit · tonsure

possessive

quarters

Assigned living accommodations

lodgingTemporary place to stay
chambersEnclosed functional rooms
residencePlace one inhabits

dwelling · house · garden · kitchen · chapel · library · office · seal · authority · jurisdiction

Opposites

monastic hierarchy

prior'snovice's

Belonging to a beginner

abbot's · monk's · brother's

gender of religious community

prior'snun's

Of a convent dweller

Phrases

top priorityMost important item
high priorityRequiring prompt action
prior toBefore in time
top prioritiesMost important tasks
low priorityNot requiring immediate attention
prior commitmentPre-existing obligation

Family

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