Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vicarage
noun
/ˈvɪkəredʒ/
Definition
The dwelling or residence of a vicar, a member of the clergy in certain branches of the Christian church.
Examples
- During our visit to the countryside, we admired the quaint vicarage that belonged to the village’s vicar.
- The old vicarage had a beautiful garden that was well-kept by the local congregation.
Meaning
A vicarage is a house provided for a vicar, who is a clergyman responsible for a particular church or parish.
Synonyms
- rectory
- parsonage
- dwelling
