Definition

Noun: 1. The official residence of a vicar: A house provided by a church for its vicar to live in. 2. (Historical/Archaic) The benefice or income of a vicar: The position or the revenue associated with being a vicar.

Usage

The word "vicarage" specifically refers to the house where a vicar lives. It is the property tied to the clerical position. * The most common modern usage is for the physical residence. * The historical usage referring to the income or benefice is now rare.

Examples

• Noun (Residence):
  • The old vicarage is a large, stone house next to the village church.
  • After the service, we were invited back to the vicarage for tea.
  • The church council is responsible for maintaining the vicarage.

Advanced Usage

• "The living of a vicarage": This phrase can refer to the combined position, income, and residence associated with being a vicar.
  • He was offered the living of the vicarage in the rural parish.

Variants and Related Words

• Vicar (n): A clergyperson in the Anglican Church who is in charge of a parish.
• Rectory (n): The official residence of a rector. Similar to a vicarage, but for a rector.
• Parsonage (n): A general term for the residence provided for a member of the clergy, such as a parson.
• Manse (n): The residence provided for a minister, especially in Presbyterian and some other non-conformist churches.

Synonyms

• Parsonage: A clergyman's house.
• Rectory: The residence of a rector.
• Manse: A house provided for a minister.
• Clergy house: A general term for a house where clergy live.

Related Phrases

• To be inducted into a vicarage: To be formally installed into the position of vicar, which includes the right to occupy the vicarage.
  • The new vicar will be inducted into the vicarage next Sunday.

Noun

1. an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector