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rectory Synonyms

Another word for rectory

Choosing another word for rectory 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 provided by a church for a rector or parish priest.

Usage Example

"After the Sunday morning service, the parishioners gathered in the garden behind the old stone parsonage for tea."

Strongest
parsonage
Strong
vicarage
presbytery
manse

• noun (Context 2)

A church benefice or parish held by a rector, along with all its associated lands, tithes, and revenues.

Usage Example

"Historical diocesan records detailed the annual agricultural tithes belonging to the rural benefice."

Strong
benefice

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