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rectory

 

[ หˆrษ›ktษ™ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

building

A rectory is a house provided for a rector or other member of the clergy.

Synonyms

clergy house, parsonage, vicarage

Examples of usage

  • The rectory is located next to the church.
  • The old rectory has a beautiful garden.
Context #2 | Noun

church

The benefice or office of a rector.

Synonyms

benefice, living

Examples of usage

  • He was appointed to the rectory of the parish.
  • She donated money to support the rectory.

Translations

Translations of the word "rectory" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rectory

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเค 

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pfarrhaus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rectory

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะบั‚ะพั€ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ plebania

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅธ็ฅญ้คจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rectorat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rectorรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rektรถrlรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ต๊ตฌ ์‚ฌ์ œ๊ด€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠุช ุงู„ู‚ุณูŠุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fara

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fara

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ ก้•ฟๅŠžๅ…ฌๅฎค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพupniลกฤe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ prestsetur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตะบั‚ะพั€ าฏะนั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒฅแƒขแƒแƒ แƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rektorya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rectorรญa

Etymology

The word 'rectory' originated from the Latin word 'rector' meaning 'ruler' or 'director'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to refer to the residence of a rector or clergy member. The concept of a rectory has been an important part of church history, providing housing for clergy members who serve the church and its community.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,947, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.