Magisterial
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /madʒɪˈstɪəɹɪəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Magisterial is an adjective meaning Befitting the status or skill of a magister or master; authoritative, masterly.
Meaning
Befitting the status or skill of a magister or master; authoritative, masterly.
More Meanings
- 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
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.
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.
Synonyms for magisterial
Depending on context, synonyms include domineering, distinguished, imposing, autocratic, dignified, peremptory.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include domineering, autocratic, distinguished, dignified, peremptory, bossy.
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