manse

/mæns/
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manse

The minister lives in the old stone manse next to the church.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The residence of a clergyman, especially in the Presbyterian Church: A house provided for a minister to live in, often as part of their official position.
    • A large and imposing house: A substantial, dignified, and often impressive residence.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The new minister and his family moved into the church manse last week.
    • The old Victorian building was more than just a house; it was a grand manse overlooking the valley.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical/Contextual Usage: The term is strongly associated with Protestant denominations in Scotland and other parts of the UK, where it specifically denotes the house provided for a parish minister.
    • The manse has been the home of the parish minister for over two centuries.
Variants and Related Words
  • Mansion (n): A very large, impressive house. This is the more common modern term for the "large house" meaning of "manse."
    • They built a mansion on the hill.
Synonyms
  • Parsonage (n): The residence provided for a member of the clergy, especially in Anglican contexts.
  • Vicarage (n): The residence of a vicar.
  • Rectory (n): The residence of a rector.
  • Mansion (n): A large, stately house.
manse

The minister lives in the old stone manse next to the church.

Noun
  1. the residence of a clergyman (especially a Presbyterian clergyman)
  2. a large and imposing house

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