deanery

Meanings

• noun

  An administrative division of a cathedral, especially one under the supervision of a dean.

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Synonyms

deanship

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Variants

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deaneries , deanery

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Etymology

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Originally, a 'deanery' was the territory or jurisdiction of a dean. The term derives from Old French 'dean' (dean, rector), from Latin 'decanus' (leader of ten).

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1. The term 'deanery' is also used to refer to the residence of a dean in a university.

2. The first known use of the term 'deanery' in English dates back to the 14th century.

3. In some Anglican churches, the term 'archdeaconry' is used instead of 'deanery'.

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1. cathedral: A large Christian church, usually Roman Catholic, containing the seat of a bishop and therefore serving as the central church of a diocese.

2. bishop: A Christian cleric who is in charge of a diocese, an area under the jurisdiction of a single bishop.

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In the context of a cathedral, a deanery refers to the residence and administrative center of a dean. The dean is the senior member of the clergy in a cathedral, responsible for its administration and spiritual leadership.

How to Memorize "deanery"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cathedral with a dean leading the clergy and administering the affairs of the church from the deanery.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'deanery' with the image of a dean's residence and administrative center in a cathedral.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'DC' for Dean's Center to help memorize the term 'deanery'.

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