Definition

Noun: - The office, position, or work of a chaplain: This refers to the specific role, duties, or period of service associated with being a chaplain. A chaplain is a religious official attached to a private chapel, institution, military unit, or other organization.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • After his ordination, he accepted a chaplaincy at the university.
  • Her chaplaincy in the hospital involves providing spiritual care to patients and staff.
  • The military chaplaincy requires ministers to serve soldiers of all faiths.

Advanced Usage

• "to hold a chaplaincy": to occupy the position of a chaplain.
  • He holds the chaplaincy at the royal chapel.
• "during one's chaplaincy": referring to the time period while serving as a chaplain.
  • Many reforms were introduced during her chaplaincy.

Variants and Related Words

• Chaplain (n): the person who holds the chaplaincy; a cleric appointed to conduct religious services for an institution.
  • The prison chaplain offered counseling.
• Chapel (n): a small place of worship, often associated with an institution where a chaplain might serve.

Synonyms

• Ministry (in a specific institutional context).
• Pastorate (when referring to the office of a spiritual caregiver in an institution).

Notes on Meaning

The word specifically denotes the position or function itself, not the person (who is the chaplain) or the physical place (which is a chapel). It is an institutional role focused on providing spiritual guidance within a non-parish setting.

Noun

1. the position of chaplain