Definition

A position or office held by a vicar, often representing a bishop in a specific area.

Example

The priest was appointed to the vicarate to oversee the local church community.

Conversation

I heard you got a new role in the church, right?

Yeah, I'm in charge of the vicarate now!

That sounds exciting! What does your job involve?

Mainly organizing events and supporting the community.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vicarate → It is formed from "vicar" (from Latin "vicarius", meaning substitute or deputy) and "-ate" (a suffix used to form verbs or nouns indicating a state or condition). The word "vicarate" refers to the office or position of a vicar, indicating a role of substitution or representation in a religious context.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'vicar' as someone who acts as a 'substitute' in a religious role, and the '-ate' indicates the state of being in that position.

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