noun🔗ShareAn honorary canon of a cathedral or collegiate church."Reverend Thompson was appointed a prebendary of the historic cathedral, allowing him to participate in special services and ceremonies. "religionorganizationhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharePertaining to the office or person of a prebendary; prebendal."The prebendary duties included managing the cathedral's library and assisting with religious services. "religionjobhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOf or relating to official positions that are profitable for the incumbent, to the allocation of such positions, or to a system in which such allocation is prevalent."The old university system, rife with prebendary appointments, ensured that positions of influence and income were often granted based on connections rather than merit. "politicsgovernmentorganizationpositionstatesystemjobeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
