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vicar

 

[ ˈvɪkər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious figure

A vicar is a member of the clergy in the Anglican Church who is in charge of a particular church and the area around it. Vicars are responsible for leading worship services, providing pastoral care to the congregation, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the church.

Synonyms

clergyman, minister, priest.

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Word Description / Examples
vicar

Used mostly in the Anglican Church, a vicar is a type of parish priest who is responsible for a particular parish and its community.

  • The vicar gave a touching sermon on Sunday.
  • She spoke to the vicar about organizing the charity event.
clergyman

A general term for a male member of the clergy in any branch of Christianity.

  • The clergyman led the community in prayer.
  • As a clergyman, he often visits hospitals to offer support.
minister

A Protestant term referring to a person authorized to perform religious functions such as leading services and providing spiritual guidance. Can also refer to a member of a government.

  • The minister delivered a powerful sermon about compassion.
  • She sought advice from her minister on personal matters.
priest

Typically used in the Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and Anglican churches. A priest is ordained to perform sacred rituals such as Eucharist, confession, and anointing the sick.

  • The priest blessed the congregation during Mass.
  • He confessed his sins to the priest before Easter.

Examples of usage

  • The vicar led the Sunday service at the church.
  • The vicar visited the sick parishioners in the hospital.
  • The vicar organized a charity event for the community.

Translations

Translations of the word "vicar" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vigário

🇮🇳 पादरी

🇩🇪 Vikar

🇮🇩 vikaris

🇺🇦 вікарій

🇵🇱 wikary

🇯🇵 司教代理

🇫🇷 vicaire

🇪🇸 vicario

🇹🇷 papaz vekili

🇰🇷 교구 보좌 신부

🇸🇦 نائب

🇨🇿 vikář

🇸🇰 vikár

🇨🇳 副主教

🇸🇮 vikar

🇮🇸 sóknarprestur

🇰🇿 викарий

🇬🇪 ვიკარი

🇦🇿 vikar

🇲🇽 vicario

Etymology

The word 'vicar' originated from the Latin word 'vicarius', meaning substitute or deputy. In the early Christian Church, vicars were appointed to act as representatives or deputies of bishops. Over time, the title became associated specifically with the clergy in charge of a parish. The role of vicars has evolved throughout history, but their primary function remains the spiritual and pastoral care of their congregation.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,655, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.