English Explanatory Dictionary

magisterial

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Befitting the status or skill of a magister or master; authoritative, masterly.
  2. Of or pertaining to a master, magistrate, the magisterium, or one in authority.
  3. Pertaining to, produced by, or of the nature of, magistery.

Pronunciation

/madʒɪˈstɪəɹɪəl/

Word forms

magisterial more magisterial most magisterial

Etymology

From Late Latin magisterialis, from Latin magisterium.

Derived words

magisteriality magisterially magisterialness unmagisterial
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