subdeanery

/ˌsʌbˈdiːnəri/ or /ˌsʌbˈdiːnəri/ (sub-dee-NER-ee)

Definitions

1. noun

the office or jurisdiction of a subdean; a division of a deanery

“The subdeanery of the cathedral was responsible for organizing the annual charity event.”

Synonyms

  • curacy
  • deanery

Antonyms

  • bishopric
  • diocese