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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