benefice (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈbɛn.ə.fɪs/
Definition
A paid position within a church, especially one that provides income and is held by a member of the clergy.
Examples
He was appointed to a lucrative benefice in the cathedral.
The parish was struggling to find a suitable candidate for the vacant benefice.
How to Use benefice
- appointed to a benefice (collocation)
- To be given a paid church position. — "She was delighted to be appointed to a benefice in the city."
- vacant benefice (collocation)
- An available church position that is not currently filled. — "The diocese advertised the vacant benefice in the church gazette."
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