What does magisterial mean?
Magisterial means Befitting the status or skill of a magister or master; authoritative, masterly..
Magisterial
/madʒɪˈstɪəɹɪəl/ · adjective
Meaning
Befitting the status or skill of a magister or master; authoritative, masterly..
Definitions by Sense
- Befitting the status or skill of a magister or master; authoritative, masterly.
- Of or pertaining to a master, magistrate, the magisterium, or one in authority.
- Pertaining to, produced by, or of the nature of, magistery.
Example Sentences
The economist and demographer David Lam, in his magisterial 2011 presidential address to the Population Association of America, identified the keys to global prosperity in the face of record rates of population growth.
Instead a ‘magisterial’ Reformation was created: these were the Protestant movements led by the magistri, the theologically educated masters, and magistrates of all descriptions – kings, princes, city councils.
Synonyms for magisterial
Antonyms for magisterial
Related Words
Word Forms
- more magisterial
- most magisterial
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for magisterial?
Common synonyms include domineering, distinguished, imposing, autocratic.
What is the opposite of magisterial?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use magisterial in a sentence?
The economist and demographer David Lam, in his magisterial 2011 presidential address to the Population Association of America, identified the keys to global prosperity in the face of record rates of population growth.
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