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vicariate Definition

vi·cari·ate (--it, -āt′-)

noun

  1. the office or authority of a vicar
  2. the district administered by a vicar

Etymology: ML vicariatus < L vicarius

vicariate Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • Lowland: On 23 July 1727, the Scottish vicariate was divided into Highland and Lowland vicariates.
  • Western: The former bishop of the Highland vicariate, Ranald MacDonald, became the first vicar-apostolic of the Western vicariate.