Definition

The place or office where a dean, who is a senior official in a church or university, works or lives.

Example

The deanery is located next to the main church building.

Conversation

Have you ever visited the deanery at the university?

No, I haven't! What's it like?

It's actually a really nice place with a lot of history.

That sounds interesting; I'd love to check out the deanery sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Deanery → It is formed from "dean" (from Old French *deien*, meaning chief or leader) and "-ery" (meaning a place associated with). The word "deanery" refers to the office or residence of a dean, the chief or leader of a group of clergy.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'dean' as a leader ('deien') and '-ery' indicating a place. So, a deanery is the place associated with the leader of a group.

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