noun
- plural of monsignor; Roman Catholic priests holding honorary titles below bishop
Usage: ecclesiastical
Examples
- The ceremony was attended by several monsignors from the diocese.
- Three monsignors were invited to speak at the religious conference.
- The Vatican appointed two new monsignors this year.
- The monsignors wore their distinctive purple vestments during the service.
- Local monsignors gathered to discuss parish matters.
- The bishop met with the monsignors to plan the upcoming celebration.