numerary

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Etymology

From Latin numerarius, from numerus (“number”). Doublet of numéraire.

Adjective

numerary (not comparable)

  1. Relating to numbers or numbering.
  2. Of a position which is held by a certain person permanently (in an administration or academy).

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numerary (plural numeraries)

  1. A person with a numerary or permanent position.
  2. (Roman Catholicism) A celibate lay member of Opus Dei, a Roman Catholic religious institution.
    Coordinate terms: assistant numerary, supernumerary
    • 2024 March 16, Antonia Cundy, “The Opus Dei diaries”, in FT Weekend, page 17:
      Like numeraries, assistant numeraries are celibates who live in Opus Dei centres.

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