Prior

See also: prior

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle English Prior, Priur (surname), from Middle English prior, priour (“prior”). More at prior.

Proper noun

Prior

  1. A surname originating as an occupation for someone employed by a prior.
  2. An unincorporated community in Douglas County, Missouri, United States.

German

Etymology

Latin prior

Pronunciation

  • Audio:(file)

Noun

Prior m (mixed, genitive Priors, plural Prioren, feminine Priorin)

  1. prior (high-ranking member of a monastery)

Declension

Declension of Prior [masculine, mixed]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Prior die Prioren
genitive eines des Priors der Prioren
dative einem dem Prior den Prioren
accusative einen den Prior die Prioren

Further reading

  • “Prior” in Duden online
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