Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vestryman
noun
/ˈvɛstrɪmən/
Definition
A member of a vestry, which is a committee of a church responsible for the administration of its finances and property.
Examples
- The vestryman assisted in organizing the church’s fundraising events.
- As a dedicated vestryman, he participated in every parish meeting.
- She was elected as vestryman, taking on the responsibility of overseeing the church’s community outreach programs.
Meaning
A vestryman is typically involved in managing the church’s affairs, including budgets and property maintenance.
Synonyms
- churchwarden
- parishioner
- trustee
