vicar
/ˈvɪkɚ/ noun C1- In the Church of England, the priest of a parish, receiving a salary or stipend but not tithes. · Near-synonyms: priest, rector, curate
- In the Roman Catholic and some other churches, a cleric acting as local representative of a higher ranking member of the clergy.
- A person acting on behalf of, or representing, another person. · Near-synonyms: proxy, representative, agent
Plural vicars
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