vicar
ˈvɪkər
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Definition of vicar - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
substitute authoritydeputy or substitute acting for a superior
  • The king's vicar ruled the region in his absence..
deputy representative
2.
religionTECH.UKpriest of a parish in the Church of EnglandTECH.UK
  • The vicar led the Sunday service at the parish.
parish priest rector
3.
Roman CatholicTECH.UKcleric acting as representative of higher clergyTECH.UK
  • The vicar managed the church affairs in the bishop's absence.
pastor priest
4.
Episcopal ChurchTECH.USclergyman in charge of a chapel in the USTECH.US
  • The vicar welcomed the congregation to the chapel service.
minister pastor priest
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Expressions with vicar

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roman catholic bishop in a region without a diocese
The vicar apostolic led the church in the remote territory.
priest overseeing other priests in a specific district
The vicar forane organized a meeting for all local priests..
principal deputy of a bishop in administrative matters
The vicar general issued new guidelines for the parish..
ballad about a vicar's changing faith
The Vicar of Bray is a famous English ballad.

Origin of vicar

Latin, vicarius (substitute)

Terms with vicar included in their meaning

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parson's house
house for a parson not a rector or vicar
music
ballad about a vicar's changing faith
clergy house
house provided to a vicar by a church
religion
the duties or position of a vicar
vicar-related
pertaining to a vicar or vicar's duties
religious role
office or authority of a vicar
geography
district under a vicar's charge
church role
the position or office of a vicar

Examples of vicar in a sentence

  • During the war, the vicar managed the estate.
  • The vicar visited the local school to give a talk.
  • A new vicar was appointed to the parish last month.
  • The vicar delivered the sermon during Sunday mass.
  • A new vicar was appointed to oversee the parish community.
  • The vicar led the evening prayer with grace.

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  1. French:vicaire, curé, ...
  2. German:Stellvertreter, Pfarrer, ...
  3. Italian:vicario, parroco, ...
  4. Spanish:vicario, cura, ...
  5. Portuguese:substituto, pároco, ...
  6. Chinese:代理人, 牧师, ...
  7. Japanese:代理, 牧師, ...
  8. Arabic:نائب, قِسّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְמַלֵּא מָקוֹם, כּוֹמֶר, ...
  10. Russian:заместитель, священник, ...
  11. Ukrainian:заступник, вікарій, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रतिनिधि, पादरी, ...

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