noun
Uncommon
vicar
VIHK
Vicar (noun) means In the Church of England, a member of the clergy in charge of a parish. Example: “The vicar gave a moving sermon at Sunday service.”
noun
1
In the Church of England, a member of the clergy in charge of a parish.
"The vicar gave a moving sermon at Sunday service."
2
A person who acts or speaks on behalf of another, especially a religious representative.
"The bishop appointed a vicar to oversee the diocese in his absence."
How to use vicar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Church of England priest in charge of a parish, or more generally someone acting as another's representative.
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Word forms
- Plural
- vicars
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman vicaire and Latin vicarius, "substitute" — the same root as "vicarious."
Frequently asked questions
What does “vicar” mean?
The word “vicar” means in the Church of England, a member of the clergy in charge of a parish. In plain terms, a Church of England priest in charge of a parish, or more generally someone acting as another's representative.
How do you pronounce “vicar”?
“Vicar” is pronounced VIHK (/ˈvɪkɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “vicar” in a sentence?
Here is “vicar” used in a sentence: “The vicar gave a moving sermon at Sunday service.”
What part of speech is “vicar”?
“Vicar” is a noun.
Where does the word “vicar” come from?
The word “vicar” comes from Latin. From Anglo-Norman vicaire and Latin vicarius, "substitute" — the same root as "vicarious.".
Is “vicar” a common word?
“Vicar” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “vicar” have?
“Vicar” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in the Church of England, a member of the clergy in charge of a parish.
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