Vicar
(noun)
- A clergyman appointed as a representative of a higher-ranking member of the church, especially a church of the Anglican Communion.
- A member of the clergy acting as priest of a parish.
Origin:
Middle english, from old english, from latin vicarius substitute, from vicarius of or belonging to a deputy, from vicis change, turn.
Examples:
- The vicar of the local church is a very kind and understanding person.
- I am going to meet the vicar to discuss the wedding ceremony.
- The vicar gave a powerful sermon on the importance of forgiveness.
- The vicar is in charge of the day-to-day running of the church and its community.
- I am going to see the vicar to talk about volunteering opportunities at the church.