prior
noun
the head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot
adjective
earlier in time
Synonymsanterior
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Prior meaning
What does “prior” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“prior” is a noun and adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot.