What is another word for vestryman?

Pronunciation: [vˈɛstɹɪmən] (IPA)

Vestryman is a term commonly used in the context of church governance and administration, specifically to refer to a member of the vestry or the governing body of a church. There are several other terms that can be used interchangeably with vestryman, depending on the denomination and the specific context. Some of the most common synonyms for vestryman include church warden, elder, trustee, deacon, and lay leader. Each of these terms carries a slightly different connotation and may be used in different ways, but all of them refer to individuals who hold a position of responsibility and authority within a church community.

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What are the hypernyms for Vestryman?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Vestryman?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the holonyms for Vestryman?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.
  • holonyms for vestryman (as nouns)

Usage examples for Vestryman

He is a justice of the peace; he is a vestryman in the church; he is a husband and a father.
"Her Mother's Secret"
Emma D. E. N. Southworth
He tells me he hasn't seen you, but that isn't surprising, for he hasn't been to church since June-and he's a vestryman now, too.
"The Inside of the Cup, Volume 5"
Winston Churchill
It was at this moment that he perceived, pushing towards him with an air of rescue, the figure of his vestryman, Mr. Wallis Plimpton.
"The Inside of the Cup, Volume 5"
Winston Churchill

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