Vicar: meaning, definitions and examples

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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

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

Word origin

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.