vicarage
noun/ˈvɪkərɪdʒ/
Frequency rank: #17,193 most common English word
Meaning
The official residence provided for a vicar or parish priest.
Example sentence
The new priest moved into the vicarage just a week before his first Sunday service.
Synonyms & related words
- rectory
- manse
- parsonage
- presbytery
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