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Noun vicariate has 1 sense
  1. vicariate, vicarship - the religious institution under the authority of a vicar
    --1 is a kind of institution, establishment

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Vicariate

Definition:

A vicariate refers to the office, jurisdiction, or territory of a vicar - a representative or deputy of a higher-ranking leader, usually within a religious context.

Examples:

Noun:

  • The bishop appointed a vicar to oversee the vicariate in the remote village.
  • The local church is currently searching for a new vicar to lead the vicariate.

Adjective:

  • The vicariate community gathered to celebrate their annual church festival.
  • She is a member of the vicariate council, responsible for making important decisions.

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