HyperDic: vicar-general

English > 1 sense of the word vicar-general:
NOUNperson vicar-general(Roman Catholic Church) an administrative deputy who assists a bishop
English > vicar-general: 1 sense > noun 1, person
Meaning(Roman Catholic Church) an administrative deputy who assists a bishop.
CategoryRoman Catholic, Western Church, Roman Catholic Church, Church of Rome, Roman ChurchThe Christian Church based in the Vatican and presided over by a pope and an episcopal hierarchy
Broaderdeputy, lieutenantAn assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
Spanishvicario general

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