ecclesiast vs prelate

ecclesiast

noun
  • A cleric; someone (such as a priest) who administers a church (ecclesia) or other religious gathering/group. 

  • A member of the Athenian ecclesia (public legislative assembly). 

  • A member of any ecclesia (church or other assembly). 

prelate

noun
  • A clergyman of high rank and authority, having jurisdiction over an area or a group of people; normally a bishop. 

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