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vicar
CEFRB2
/ˈvɪkɚ/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
A priest in charge of a church.
- 02
noun
Extra detailA person acting on behalf of, or representing, another person.
Examples
The vicar often refers to the Bible in his sermon.
The vicar wore drab clothing.
At a glance
Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 4
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 3
- Synonyms
- 5
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsIn the Roman Catholic and some other churches, a cleric acting as local representative of a higher ranking member of the clergy.
In the Church of England, the priest of a parish, receiving a salary or stipend but not tithes.
More examples
In contextNear-synonyms: priest, rector, curate
Near-synonyms: proxy, representative, agent
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Origin
noun
From Middle English vicar, viker, vikyr, vicaire, vicare, a borrowing from Anglo-Norman vikare, vicare, vikaire, vikere and Old French vicaire (“deputy, second in command”), from Latin vicārius (“vicarious, substitute”). Doublet of vicarious.