rectory
noun/ˈrɛktəri/
Frequency rank: #14,654 most common English word
Meaning
A house provided for a rector or parish priest, typically situated near the church.
Example sentence
The new priest moved into the rectory next to the church on his first day.
Synonyms & related words
- manse
- parsonage
- vicarage
- presbytery
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