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rectory Meaning & Definition

/ˈɹɛktəɹi/

What Does Rectory Mean?

Rectory is used as a noun meaning Any of certain residences for clergy members. It can also mean The residence of Roman Catholic priest(s) associated with a parish church.

Quick Facts About Rectory

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation//ˈɹɛktəɹi//
Syllables1
Synonymsparsonage and vicarage
Pluralrectories

Rectory Definition (Noun)

  1. Any of certain residences for clergy members.
  2. The residence of Roman Catholic priest(s) associated with a parish church.
  3. The residence of an Anglican rector.

Synonyms of Rectory

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Antonyms of Rectory

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Rectory in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

rectory (plural rectories)

Words That Rhyme With Rectory

Origin of Rectory

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

How Do You Say Rectory?

Rectory is pronounced //ˈɹɛktəɹi// and has 1 syllable.

Quick Answers About Rectory

What part of speech is rectory?

Rectory is a noun.

What is another word for rectory?

You can replace rectory with words such as parsonage and vicarage. See the full list of rectory synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of rectory?

The plural of rectory is rectories.

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