vicar

[ˈvɪkə(r)]

vicar Definition

  • 1(in the UK) a priest in the Church of England who is in charge of a particular church and the area around it
  • 2(in the Roman Catholic Church) a representative or deputy of a bishop
  • 3(in the Episcopal Church) a member of the clergy in charge of a chapel

Using vicar: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "vicar" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The vicar of the local church is retiring next month.

  • Example

    The bishop appointed a new vicar for the diocese.

  • Example

    The chapel's vicar led the service on Sunday morning.

vicar Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with vicar

  • a title used for the Pope, emphasizing his role as a representative of Jesus Christ on Earth

    Example

    The Vicar of Christ is the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

  • a bishop's deputy in charge of administrative affairs

    Example

    The vicar general is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the diocese.

  • a member of a cathedral choir who is not a member of the clergy

    Example

    The lay vicars sang beautifully during the Christmas service.

Origins of vicar

from Latin 'vicarius', meaning 'substitute'

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Summary: vicar in Brief

A 'vicar' [ˈvɪkə(r)] is a priest in the Church of England who is in charge of a particular church and its surrounding area. It can also refer to a representative or deputy of a bishop in the Roman Catholic Church, or a member of the clergy in charge of a chapel in the Episcopal Church. Examples include 'The vicar of the local church is retiring next month.' and 'The chapel's vicar led the service on Sunday morning.'

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