chaplaincy

English

Etymology

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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