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rectory.

Any of certain residences for clergy members.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɹɛktəɹi/
  1. Any of certain residences for clergy members. The residence of Roman Catholic priest(s) associated with a parish church.

  2. Any of certain residences for clergy members. The residence of an Anglican rector.

Where this word comes from

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

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