prior
noun
/ˈpɹaɪ.(ə)ɹ/
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/ˈpɹaɪ.ə/
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[ˈpɹɑe̯.ə]
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- in an abbey, the person ranking just after the abbot, appointed as his deputy
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priore
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prior
adjective
/ˈpɹaɪ.(ə)ɹ/
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/ˈpɹaɪ.ə/
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/ˈpɹɑe.ə/
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[ˈpɹɑe̯.ə]
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a priori
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- coming before in importance, order, or time
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previo
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