prior
/ˈpraɪər/
adjective
- Existing or happening before something else in time or order.
- The team reviewed prior research to avoid repeating mistakes.
- She had no prior experience with computers, but she learned quickly.
- You need prior approval from your manager before taking a vacation.
Antonyms
noun
- A high-ranking monk who is the head of a priory (a small monastery).
- The prior led the daily prayers in the monastery chapel.
- Visitors to the priory often met with the prior to discuss spiritual matters.
- After serving as prior for ten years, he was promoted to abbot.