Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rectories
Noun
/ˈrɛk.tə.riz/
Definition
Rectories are the official residences provided for the clergy of a church.
Examples
- The rectories in our town are often well-maintained and serve as centers for community gatherings.
- After the ceremony, the reception was held at the rectory adjacent to the church.
- He spent his childhood in the rectory, surrounded by books and the quiet of the neighboring gardens.
Meaning
The term refers to buildings where priests or ministers live, usually associated with a particular parish or church.
Synonyms
- Parsonage
- Cleric residence
- Vicarage
