vicar

UK
/ˈvɪkə/
US
/ˈvɪkɚ/

Translations

vicarnoun
vicars
pl
UK
/ˈvɪkə/
US
/ˈvɪkɚ/
The vicar delivered a moving sermon on Sunday.
Викарий произнес трогательную проповедь в воскресенье.
vicaradjective
UK
/ˈvɪk.ə/
US
/ˈvɪk.ɚ/
Often used attributively to modify another noun, indicating relation to a vicar or his office.

Definitions

vicarnoun
A representative or deputy of a bishop or a parish priest in the Christian Church.
The vicar led the congregation in prayer during the Sunday service.
A clergyman in charge of a parish in the Church of England.
The vicar was well-loved by the parishioners for his kindness and dedication.
Archaic. A person who acts in place of another; a deputy or substitute.
In the remote province the governor ruled as the emperor's vicar.
vicaradjective
Relating to or characteristic of a vicar or the office of a vicar (used attributively).
The parish council discussed vicar salaries and housing.