Deanery

Pronunciation: /ˈdinəri/

Definitions of deanery

noun a territorial division of a diocese, especially one headed by a dean

Example Sentences

A1 The deanery is responsible for overseeing the administration of the church.

A2 The deanery organizes events for the local community.

B1 The deanery is in charge of managing multiple parishes within the diocese.

B2 The deanery plays a key role in coordinating educational programs for clergy members.

C1 The deanery is instrumental in setting strategic goals for the entire diocese.

C2 The deanery's influence extends beyond the local region, impacting church policies on a national level.

Examples of deanery in a Sentence

formal The deanery is responsible for overseeing the academic programs within the university.

informal I heard the deanery is planning some changes to the curriculum next semester.

slang The deanery is like the boss of all the professors and students.

figurative In the deanery of life, education plays a crucial role in shaping our future.

Grammatical Forms of deanery

• plural: deaneries
• comparative: more deanery
• superlative: most deanery
• present tense: deaneries
• future tense: will deanery
• perfect tense: have deanery
• continuous tense: is deanery
• singular: deanery
• positive degree: deanery
• infinitive: to deanery
• gerund: deanerying
• participle: deaneryed

Origin and Evolution of deanery

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'deanery' originated from the Old French word 'deanerie' which came from the Latin word 'decanatus' meaning 'office of a dean.'

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the office or jurisdiction of a dean in the church hierarchy, 'deanery' has evolved to also denote the residence or official residence of a dean, as well as the group of parishes under the jurisdiction of a dean.