vicariate Meaning & Definition
What Does Vicariate Mean?
Vicariate is a noun that means The office, authority, or district of a vicar. It can also mean The office, authority, or district held by a person as deputy for a bishop, or similar ecclesiastical authority. As an adjective, it means delegated; relating to a representative; vicarious. As an adjective, it means Having delegated power, as a vicar; vicarious.
Vicariate: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /vaɪˈkɛəɹi.ət/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | vicarship |
| Plural | vicariates |
| Comparative / superlative | more vicariate, most vicariate |
Vicariate Definition (Noun)
- The office, authority, or district of a vicar.
- The office, authority, or district held by a person as deputy for a bishop, or similar ecclesiastical authority.
- The office, authority, or district managed by someone appointed as deputy to a secular political leader.
Vicariate as an Adjective
- delegated; relating to a representative; vicarious.
Noun
- The office or authority of a vicar.
Adjective
- Having delegated power, as a vicar; vicarious.
Synonyms of Vicariate
Vicariate synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
vicariate (plural vicariates)
vicariate (comparative more vicariate, superlative most vicariate)
How to Pronounce Vicariate
Vicariate is pronounced /vaɪˈkɛəɹi.ət/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (kɛəɹi).
Questions People Ask About Vicariate
Is vicariate a noun or an adjective?
Vicariate is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for vicariate?
Words with a similar meaning to vicariate include vicarship. See the full list of vicariate synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of vicariate?
The plural of vicariate is vicariates.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of vicariate?
The comparative form is more vicariate and the superlative form is most vicariate.