What is another word for vicarship?

Pronunciation: [vˈɪkəʃˌɪp] (IPA)

Vicarship is a term that refers to the role or position of a vicar, generally in the context of religious leadership. Synonyms for vicarship include vicariate, curacy, pastoralship, ministry, and clerical role. Each of these terms can describe a specific aspect of the responsibilities of a vicar or other religious leader, such as overseeing a parish or congregation, providing pastoral care to individuals or families, or performing religious ceremonies or rites. The use of different synonyms for vicarship can help to highlight the different aspects of this important role in religious communities, emphasizing the unique contributions and responsibilities of each individual serving in this capacity.

What are the hypernyms for Vicarship?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Vicarship

This papal triumph removing the wholesome check which had hitherto restrained and softened the violence of episcopal ambition, left the claims of rival candidates for the vicarship of Christ to be disputed by the anathemas of the clergy and the frenzy of the mob.
"Monks, Popes, and their Political Intrigues"
John Alberger
The aspirants to the dignity of the vicarship of Christ endeavored, in general, to obtain its holy honors by the employment of artifice and intrigue.
"Monks, Popes, and their Political Intrigues"
John Alberger
It may well be that in those last days that sinful, worldly old man bethought him of the true scope and meaning of Christ's vicarship, which he had so wantonly abused and dishonoured, and considered that to that Judge before whom he was summoned to appear the sins of his predecessors would be no justification or mitigation of his own.
"The Life of Cesare Borgia"
Raphael Sabatini

Related words: vicar, vicarage, vicars, vicarate, vicarage house, vicarage gardens, vicars of dibley

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