rectory

Any of certain residences for clergy members.

Noun

  1. Any of certain residences for clergy members.

    Synonyms: presbytery

    Hypernyms: residence home building

    Coordinate Terms: curatage parsonage vicarage manse

    1. The residence of Roman Catholic priest(s) associated with a parish church.

    2. The residence of an Anglican rector.

      • It was a joy to snatch some brief respite, and find himself in the rectory drawing–room. Listening here was as pleasant as talking; just to watch was pleasant. The young priests who lived here wore cassocks and...

      Hypernyms: residence home building

      Coordinate Terms: curatage parsonage vicarage manse

Origin

From Middle French rectorie, from Medieval Latin rectoria. See rector.

Forms

rectories

Related

rectorate benefice curacy