Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
preceptory
noun
/prɪˈsɛptəri/
Definition
A place where a preceptor resides or conducts their duties.
Examples
- The preceptory served as a training ground for future leaders in the community.
- Visitors were welcomed to the old preceptory, which had been a center of learning for centuries.
Meaning
The term preceptory refers to a location or establishment linked to a precept, often associated with a religious or educational institution where a preceptor provides guidance or instruction.
Synonyms
- institute
- academy
- seminary
