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 prior prior /ˈpraɪɝ/

adjective

  1. () Earlier in time  ( anterior , prior )
    earlier in time
      Please submit your report prior to the deadline.
    Please submit your report prior to the deadline.

noun

  1. The head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot  ( prior )
    the head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot
     The monastery was run by a strict prior who maintained discipline.
    The monastery was run by a strict prior who maintained discipline.