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vicar Synonyms

Another word for vicar

Choosing another word for vicar depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A member of the clergy in the Church of England or other Anglican churches who is appointed to take charge of a parish.

Usage Example

"The local clergyman visited the ailing parishioners and offered them comfort."

Strongest
clergyman
Strong
priest
pastor
minister
cleric

• noun (Context 2)

A representative, deputy, or substitute, especially a cleric acting in the place of a higher-ranking official.

Usage Example

"In Roman Catholic theology, the Pope is traditionally referred to as the deputy of Christ."

Strong
deputy
Weak
representative
substitute
surrogate
proxy

• Nearby Words

vibrato
vibrator
viburnum
vicar
vicarage
vicarious
vicariously

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