noun

benefice

Quiz me More like this

Benefice (noun) means Land given to a priest that comes with an income attached to it.

noun

Land given to a priest that comes with an income attached to it.

"There were as many as one hundred thousand benefices offered during the period of his papacy, according to one chronicler and eyewitness." — Edwin Mullins, The Popes of Avignon (2007)

A favour or something that benefits someone.

(law) A piece of land held under a feudal arrangement.

Vocabulary Flow

Build your vocabulary from words like benefice.

Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.

Start vocabulary practice

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Test yourself on “benefice” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Etymology

Came into English from Old French benefice, from Latin beneficium.

Rhymes for benefice

ice rice mice dice nice vice trice voice price twice juice spice

See all rhymes for benefice →

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of benefice?

"benefice" (noun) means land given to a priest that comes with an income attached to it.

What are the different meanings of benefice?

"benefice" has 3 main meanings: 1. Land given to a priest that comes with an income attached to it; 2. A favour or something that benefits someone; 3. (law) A piece of land held under a feudal arrangement.