chaplaincy

chaplaincy

English

Etymology

Etymology tree
English chaplain
English -cy
English chaplaincy

    From chaplain + -cy.

    Pronunciation

    • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈtʃæp.lɪn.si/
    • Hyphenation: chap‧laincy

    Noun

    chaplaincy (plural chaplaincies)

    1. The role or position of a chaplain.
      • 1860, Emma L. Lafanu, Life of Dr. Orpen:
        He was appointed to the chaplaincy of Colesberg, and undertook its duties without remuneration, till such time as a salary could be procured
      • 1992, R. Cody Phillips, Guide to U.S. Army Museums:
        Background: Established in 1957, the US Army Chaplain Historical Holding chronicles the story of the Army chaplaincy from its inception during the American Revolution to the present.
    2. A building, for example on a university campus, catering to people's religious needs.

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