parsonage

CEFRC2

/pˈɑrsənɪdʒ/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A house provided for a priest or minister.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The house, lands, tithes, etc. set apart for the support of the minister of a parish.

Examples

  • The parsonage was small, with only a bed and desk for study and worship.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The residence of the minister of a parish.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The church provided a modest blank for the minister and his family.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From parson + -age.