Vicarage (noun)

The official residence of a vicar or a similar clergy member, typically a house provided by the church as a residence for a minister.

Origin:

From latin vicarius, meaning deputy or substitute, and from old english gær, meaning dwelling.

Examples:

1. The vicarage was a large and comfortable house in the countryside.
2. The vicarage had a garden and a small chapel for private worship.
3. The vicar and his family lived in the vicarage while he served the local church.
4. Many vicarages have been sold and converted into private homes in recent years.
5. The vicarage served as a hub for community activities and events, as well as a place of residence for the minister.