Definitions

1. noun

a person who serves as the clergy in charge of a parish, especially in the Church of England.

“The vicar delivered a heartfelt sermon to the congregation.”

2. noun

a person who holds a lower rank than a bishop, such as a priest or a clergyman.

“The vicar was a respected member of the community.”

3. verb

to act as or serve as a vicar.

“He was appointed to vicar a small parish in the countryside.”

4. verb

to take the place of or act as a substitute for.

“The vicar stood in for the bishop at the ceremony.”