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vicar

nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/viˈɣaɾju/vi·gá·ri·o

Definition

1

A priest who substitutes for or assists a parish priest; in some dioceses, the title given to the parish priest.

Usage examples

The bishop appointed a new vicar for the parish of St. Michael.
The vicar general is the bishop's principal assistant in administering the diocese.

Common combinations

parish vicarvicar generalassistant priest