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prior
Definitions
(2)
1
adjective
Existing
or
coming
before
in
time
,
order
,
or
importance
.
She
had
a
prior
engagement
and
couldn't
attend
the
meeting
.
The
prior
owner
of
the
house
left
it
in
excellent
condition
.
He
was
given
priority
due
to
his
prior
experience
in
the
field
.
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noun
A
monk
or
priest
who
is
in
charge
of
a
priory
or
a
religious
house
.
The
prior
welcomed
the
visitors
to
the
monastery
.
He
was
appointed
as
the
prior
of
the
new
priory
.
The
prior
led
the
evening
prayers
with
devotion
.
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Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
prior
Originally meant
earlier, former
Background
The word 'prior' comes from Latin, where it was used to describe something that came before or was earlier in time. In religious contexts, it referred to the head of a priory, a type of monastery.