deanery

[ dee-nuh-ree ]

noun

, plural dean·er·ies.

1. the office, jurisdiction, district, or residence of an ecclesiastical dean.

deanery

/ ˈdiːnərɪ /

noun

1. the office or residence of dean
2. the group of parishes presided over by a rural dean

Word History and Origins

Origin of deanery¹

First recorded in 1250–1300, deanery is from the Middle English word denerie. See dean, -ery

Example Sentences

Saharsh correctly spelled ageusia — the loss of taste — and deanery — the residence for a member of the clergy of a particular rank.

From Seattle Times

He also admitted sending an email, apparently while on holiday, which accused the deanery of being "morons" and told them to "pull their finger out do some work".

From BBC

Kuse has served in all seven deaneries in the Diocese of Springfield and has held the title of monsignor since 2002.

From Washington Times

The 66-year-old spent six days in each of the 21 deaneries of the Diocese of York and walked a "sizeable distance" through them all.

From BBC

When we were almost at the deanery, I recognised where we were heading: what had been in my time the chancellor's house, the place where I had confirmation classes in 1960.

From BBC