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prebendary

/ˈpɹɛbəndəɹi/

Meanings
noun
An honorary canon of a cathedral or collegiate church.

Examples :

"Reverend Thompson was appointed a prebendary of the historic cathedral, allowing him to participate in special services and ceremonies. "
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Related Words

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connections noun

/kəˈnɛkʃənz/

The act of connecting.

"The connections between the computer and the printer were loose, so it wasn't working. "

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ceremonies noun

/ˈsɛɹɪm(ə)niz/ /ˈsɛɹɪˌmoʊniz/

A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.

"Graduation ceremonies mark the end of high school and the beginning of a new chapter. "

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allocation noun

/ˌæləˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌæloʊˈkeɪʃən/

The process or procedure for allocating things, especially money or other resources.

"The allocation of new permits is on a first-come, first-served basis."

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pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

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collegiate noun

/kəˈliːdʒi.ət/

Another name for a high school (e.g. some high schools are called collegiates rather than high schools)

"My sister attends a collegiate, which is a high school in our town. "

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university noun

/juːnɪˈvɜːsətiː/ /junɨˈvɝsəti/

Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.

"My older sister is attending university to study engineering. "

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appointed verb

/əˈpɔɪntɪd/

To set, fix or determine (a time or place for something such as a meeting, or the meeting itself) by authority or agreement.

"The school principal appointed Friday afternoon for the parent-teacher conferences. "

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prebendal adjective

/ˈprɛbəndəl/ /prɪˈbɛndəl/

Of or pertaining to a prebend; prebendary.

"The old cathedral's records detailed the prebendal properties and revenues associated with each clergyman's position. "

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profitable adjective

/ˈpɹɒfɪtəbl̩/ /ˈpɹɑfɪtəbl̩/

Producing a profit.

"The lemonade stand was very profitable for the children, earning them enough money to buy a new game. "

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cathedral adjective

/kəˈθiː.dɹəl/

Relating to the throne or the see of a bishop.

"The cathedral chapter of the school held a special meeting to discuss the new bishop's plans. "

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appointments noun

/əˈpɔɪntmənts/ /əˈpɔɪnmənts/

The act of appointing a person to hold an office or to have a position of trust

"His appointment was deemed suitable"

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participate verb

/pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

To join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something).

"My brother will participate in the school's fundraising walk. "