coadjacent

/kəˈædʒənt, kō-/

Definitions

1. adjective

situated or located close to something else, especially in a church, or a priest who assists another priest in his duties

“The coadjacent church members helped with the renovation project.”

2. noun

a priest who assists another priest in his duties

“The coadjacent of the local bishop visited the church last Sunday.”

Synonyms

  • adjacent
  • assisting
  • nearby

Antonyms

  • distant
  • separate