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benefice

ben·e·fice
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ben-uh-fis]
    • /ˈbɛn ə fɪs/
    • /ˈbe.nɪ.fɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ben-uh-fis]
    • /ˈbɛn ə fɪs/

Definitions of benefice word

  • noun benefice an endowed Church office yielding an income to its holder; a Church living 3
  • noun benefice the property or revenue attached to such an office 3
  • noun benefice (in feudal society) a tenement (piece of land) held by a vassal from a landowner on easy terms or free, esp in return for military support 3
  • verb benefice to provide with a benefice 3
  • noun benefice land held by a feudal tenant for services rendered the owner 3
  • noun benefice an endowed church office providing a living for a vicar, rector, etc. 3

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Origin of benefice

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Middle French < Latin beneficium service, kindness (benefic(us) benefic + -ium -ium)

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Parts of speech for Benefice

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

benefice popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

benefice usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for benefice

noun benefice

  • parsonage — the residence of a member of the clergy, as provided by the parish or church.
  • vicarage — the residence of a vicar.
  • manse — the house and land occupied by a minister or parson.
  • presbytery — a body of presbyters or elders.
  • district — a division of territory, as of a country, state, or county, marked off for administrative, electoral, or other purposes.

Top questions with benefice

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