chaplaincy
Translation
chaplaincy
Examples
He accepted the chaplaincy at the local prison.
He accepted the chaplaincy at the local prison.
The university's chaplaincy offers support to all students.
The university's chaplaincy offers support to all students.
Grammar Patterns
((the ... chaplaincy)) the office or department of a chaplain She is considering a career in hospital chaplaincy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ministry, priesthood, pastorate
Etymology
From 'chaplain' + '-cy' (a suffix denoting a state, office, or quality). It's the office or position of a chaplain.
Memory Tips
The '-cy' ending often refers to an office, like 'presidency'. Chaplaincy is the office of a chaplain.