noun
rectory
REHK-tuh-ree
Rectory (noun) means the house where a rector or parish priest lives. Example: “The children delivered carol singers' donations to the rectory.”
noun
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The house where a rector or parish priest lives.
"The children delivered carol singers' donations to the rectory."
How to use rectory
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe home provided for a parish priest or rector.
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Word forms
- Plural
- rectories
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin rectoria, related to rector.
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What does “rectory” mean?
The word “rectory” means the house where a rector or parish priest lives. In plain terms, the home provided for a parish priest or rector.
How do you pronounce “rectory”?
“Rectory” is pronounced REHK-tuh-ree (/ˈɹɛktəɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “rectory” in a sentence?
Here is “rectory” used in a sentence: “The children delivered carol singers' donations to the rectory.”
What part of speech is “rectory”?
“Rectory” is a noun.
Where does the word “rectory” come from?
The word “rectory” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin rectoria, related to rector.
