vicar

noun
UK: /ˈvɪk.ər/
US: /ˈvɪk.ɚ/

  1. A priest in the Church of England who is in charge of a parish.

    1. The vicar leads the Sunday service in our village.
    2. Our new vicar is very active in community projects and church events.

  2. In the Church of England, a person acting as priest of a parish.

    1. The bishop appointed a vicar to the vacant parish immediately.
    2. The vicar's sermons often addressed modern issues from a religious perspective.

  3. A member of the clergy who represents a religious superior.

    1. The vicar spoke on behalf of the visiting bishop at the meeting.
    2. As a vicar, he managed several parishes and reported to the main diocese.

Synonyms

pastor priest rector parson clergyman

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vicar" in English means: A priest in the Church of England who is in charge of a parish., In the Church of England, a person acting as priest of a parish., A member of the clergy who represents a religious superior..

The phonetic transcription of "vicar" is /ˈvɪk.ər/ in British English and /ˈvɪk.ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vicar": pastor, priest, rector, parson, clergyman.

Example usage of "vicar": "The vicar leads the Sunday service in our village.". More examples on the page.