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Meaning
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A noun referring to a dignitary or a respectful title for clergy in the Catholic Church.
vi Đức ông đang chủ trì buổi lễ tại nhà thờ.
en The monsignor is presiding over the ceremony at the church.
A term used to address or refer to male members of the royal family in a formal way.
vi Mọi người đứng dậy khi đức ông bước vào.
en Everyone stood up when His Royal Highness entered.
A respectful title awarded to a high-ranking clergyman within the Catholic Church.
vi Vị giáo sĩ vừa được phong danh hiệu đức ông.
en The clergyman was just awarded the title of monsignor.