What is another word for Prelatial?
Pronunciation: [pɹɪlˈe͡ɪʃə͡l] (IPA) 
Prelatial is an adjective that refers to something related to a bishop's office or authority. Some synonyms for prelatical include episcopal, bishoply, ecclesiastical, pastoral, and pontifical. Episcopal is very similar in meaning to prelatic as it refers to the office or authority of a bishop. Bishoply is a more archaic term but has a similar meaning. Ecclesiastical refers to something related to the Christian church as a whole, which can include the office of bishop, but also extends beyond that. Pastoral refers specifically to the duties and responsibilities of a pastor, which can include the role of bishop. Pontifical is more specific to the office of the pope, but can also be used more generally to refer to a bishop's authority.
