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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..
2.
religionTECH. UK priest of a parish in the Church of EnglandTECH. UK
- The vicar led the Sunday service at the parish.
3.
Roman CatholicTECH. UK cleric acting as representative of higher clergyTECH. UK
- The vicar managed the church affairs in the bishop's absence.
4.
Episcopal ChurchTECH. US clergyman in charge of a chapel in the USTECH. US
- The vicar welcomed the congregation to the chapel service.
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
institution
religious community led by 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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- French:vicaire, curé, ...
- German:Stellvertreter, Pfarrer, ...
- Italian:vicario, parroco, ...
- Spanish:vicario, cura, ...
- Portuguese:substituto, pároco, ...
- Chinese:代理人, 牧师, ...
- Japanese:代理, 牧師, ...
- Arabic:نائب, قِسّ, ...
- Hebrew:מְמַלֵּא מָקוֹם, כּוֹמֶר, ...
- Russian:заместитель, священник, ...
- Ukrainian:заступник, вікарій, ...
- Hindi:प्रतिनिधि, पादरी, ...
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