English Explanatory Dictionary

rectory

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɛktəɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-rectory.wav

Word forms

rectory rectories

Etymology

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

Synonyms

presbytery

Related words

rectorate benefice curacy
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