vicarage
/'vikəridʤ/
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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
- an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector