Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
glebe
noun
/ɡliːb/
Definition
A piece of land, especially one used for agricultural purposes, often referred to as glebe land.
Examples
- The village’s glebe was once a flourishing farmland.
- Local farmers often leased glebe from the church for their crops.
Meaning
In historical contexts, glebe refers to land belonging to a parish church or clergy, used for agricultural purposes to support its activities and the minister’s livelihood.
Synonyms
- farmland
- pasture
- meadow
