archdeaconry

/ˌɑːrtʃˈdiːkənri/ /ˌɑːrtʃˈdiːkənriː/

Meanings

noun

The office of an archdeacon, or the term of that office

Examples :

"The archdeaconry encompassed several parishes in the rural area. "

noun

The residence, or territorial jurisdiction of an archdeacon

Examples :

"The historic church falls within the archdeaconry of Canterbury. "

religion organization area building

Related Words

jurisdiction noun

/d͡ʒɔːɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒɝɪsˈdɪkʃən/

The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.

"The school principal has jurisdiction over student behavior during lunch breaks. "

canterbury noun

/ˈkæntərbəri/ /ˈkæntərbɛri/

A rack for magazines or other papers, usually wooden, often done as a decorative piece.

"We keep our magazines and newspapers neatly organized in a small wooden canterbury next to the sofa. "

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

office noun

/ˈɑfɪs/ /ˈɒfɪs/ /ˈɔfɪs/

A ceremonial duty or service, particularly:

"The mayor's office held a special ceremony to honor the city's firefighters. "

encompassed verb

/ɪnˈkʌmpəst/ /ɛnˈkʌmpæst/

To form a circle around; to encircle.

"The tall fence encompassed the entire school playground. "

territorial noun

/ˌtɛ.ɹɪˈtɔː.ɹi.əl/

A non-professional member of a territorial army.

"The territorial helped with the neighborhood cleanup drive. "

historic noun

/(h)ɪˈstɒɹɪk/ /(h)ɪˈstɔːɹɪk/

A history, a non-fiction account of the past.

"The school's historic collection of student artwork showcases decades of creativity. "

archdeacon noun

/ˌɑːrtˈdiːkən/ /ˌɑːrtʃˈdiːkən/

In the Anglican and Eastern Orthodox systems, a senior administrative official in a diocese, just under the bishop, often in charge of an archdeaconry. As a title, it can be filled by either a deacon or priest.

"The Bishop relies heavily on the Archdeacon to manage the churches and clergy within the northern part of the diocese. "

within adjective

/wɪˈθɪn/ /wɪðˈɪn/

In the context of which the present document or ruling is made.

"the within appeal"

residence noun

/ˈɹɛz.ɪ.dəns/

The place where one lives; one's home.

"My residence is a small apartment near the school. "

church noun

/t͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ/ /t͡ʃɝt͡ʃ/

A Christian house of worship; a building where Christian religious services take place.

"There is a lovely little church in the valley."

parishes noun

/ˈpærɪʃɪz/

In the Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran and Roman Catholic Church, an administrative part of a diocese that has its own church.

"The Catholic diocese is divided into several parishes, each with its own church and priest. "