Curacy: meaning, definitions and examples

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curacy

 

[ ˈkjʊərəsi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

general use

Curacy refers to the office or position of a curate, a cleric in the Anglican Church who assists a priest in parish duties. Curates typically have responsibilities that include leading services, providing pastoral care, and helping with church administration. The role is essential in supporting the spiritual and communal functions of the church. Curacy can vary significantly in terms of duties and authority, depending on the structure of the church and the size of the congregation.

Synonyms

assistant clergy, curate, parish assistant

Examples of usage

  • The curate's curacy involved regular visits to the sick.
  • After completing his training, he was assigned his first curacy.
  • She enjoyed her curacy in the small village church.

Translations

Translations of the word "curacy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cura

🇮🇳 उपचार

🇩🇪 Heilung

🇮🇩 pengobatan

🇺🇦 лікування

🇵🇱 leczenie

🇯🇵 治療

🇫🇷 traitement

🇪🇸 tratamiento

🇹🇷 tedavi

🇰🇷 치료

🇸🇦 علاج

🇨🇿 léčení

🇸🇰 liečenie

🇨🇳 治疗

🇸🇮 zdravljenje

🇮🇸 meðferð

🇰🇿 емдеу

🇬🇪 მკურნალობა

🇦🇿 müalicə

🇲🇽 tratamiento

Word origin

The term 'curacy' originates from the Latin word 'curatus,' which means 'one who takes care of' or 'curator.' This Latin term is derived from 'cura,' meaning 'care' or 'concern.' The evolution of the word in the context of the Christian church reflects the supportive and caretaking roles of curates within ecclesiastical settings. As the Anglican Church developed, particularly during the Reformation in the 16th century, the role of the curate became more defined, leading to the establishment of official curacies. These positions often served as training grounds for future priests. Over time, the meaning of curacy expanded but retained its roots in the notion of care and service within a religious framework.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,108, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.