Word
rectory
Phoneticsrec·to·ry
US/ˈɹɛktɝi/
UK/ɹˈɛktəɹˌi/
Definition
n. the house where a priest or minister lives, usually located near a church.
n. the residence of a rector or other clergy member, typically situated adjacent to a parish church.
Examples
“The rector lives in the rectory with his family.”
“The local rectory was recently renovated to provide more space for the growing congregation.”
“While the parish hall serves as a community center, the rectory remains a private residence, though it is often open for small gatherings or private meetings.”
Examples
simple
“The rector lives in the rectory with his family.”
contextual
“The local rectory was recently renovated to provide more space for the growing congregation.”
complex
“While the parish hall serves as a community center, the rectory remains a private residence, though it is often open for small gatherings or private meetings.”
Etymology
From Middle French rectorie, from Medieval Latin rectoria. See rector.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Scan code
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