Word: priorates
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pri
or
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Definition: Plural of priorate; a monastery of men or women under religious vows that is headed by a prior or prioress
Morphemes:
Affix: prior
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A high-ranking member of a monastery, usually lower in rank than an abbot.
Affix: -ate
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a rank or office
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).