Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
archdeaconry
noun
/ɑːrkˈdiːkənri/
Definition
An archdeaconry is a district of the church in which an archdeacon has authority.
Examples
- The archdeaconry of the region includes several important parishes.
- She was appointed to oversee the archdeaconry, managing the clergy and church administration.
Meaning
A division within a diocese that is overseen by an archdeacon, often responsible for various administrative duties and the care of multiple parishes.
Synonyms
- Archdeaconate
- Diocese
- Administrative region
