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deanery Synonyms

Another word for deanery

Choosing another word for deanery depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The official residence or headquarters of a clerical or academic dean.

Usage Example

"After the cathedral service concluded, the visiting choir was invited to the rectory for afternoon tea."

Strong
rectory
Weak
vicarage
parsonage

• noun (Context 2)

The office, rank, or jurisdiction of a dean in a church or university.

Usage Example

"Upon her appointment to the deanship of the law school, she introduced a comprehensive curriculum reform."

Strongest
deanship

• Nearby Words

dealmaker
dealmaking
dean
deanery
deanship
dear
dearest

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Deanery. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/deanery
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