prior | ||
1. | [ adjective ] earlier in time | |
Synonyms: | anterior | |
Related terms: | antecedent | |
2. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 5297 | |
3. | [ noun ] (religion) the head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot | |
Related terms: | superior | |
Similar spelling: |
priory Pryor prairie prewar prayer |