CEFR B1

vicar

noun

Meaning

A member of the clergy in the Church of England or the Anglican Church, ranking below a bishop and responsible for a parish.

Examples

The vicar welcomed the new families to the village.
He had served as a vicar for over twenty years.

Synonyms: priest, parson, rector, clergyman

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vicar (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈvɪkər/

Definition

A member of the clergy in the Church of England or the Anglican Church, ranking below a bishop and responsible for a parish.

Examples

The vicar welcomed the new families to the village.
He had served as a vicar for over twenty years.
The vicar's sermon focused on forgiveness and compassion.

How to Use vicar

vicar of st. x (collocation): Used to specify the parish a vicar is responsible for. — "He is the vicar of St. Mary's Church."
vicar general (collocation): A senior administrative position within a diocese. — "The vicar general assists the bishop with legal and administrative matters."

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