A prelate is someone higher in command, a boss,a colonel or a general. A prelate often has control over many groups of people.
Rey is a prelate of Sabin.
by Reynsluboltinn November 14, 2006
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antonym of belated, therefore it is early
this word is used when someone declares "my birthday is tomorrow", the listener replies "happy prelated birthday"
by Dustin Winship Henderson May 22, 2005
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Used to describe something that you anticipate will be belated (e.g. wishing someone happy birthday) had it not occurred at this instant (now), at a time which is earlier than "on time".

Most commonly seen on Facebook walls where one friend wishes another a happy "prelated birthday" (in case they forget to do so on the day of).
"Here's my prelated congratulations for acing that test!"
by Yuan Zhou December 6, 2008
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Similar to belated, prelated means an event or instant of time that has yet to occur.
"Happy prelated birthday, Sean!"

"The new prelated Call of Duty 4 Variety Map Pack I've heard is going to rock!"
by Warrior2090 April 12, 2008
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