rural dean

English

Noun

rural dean (plural rural deans)

  1. (Christianity) A dean who, under the bishop, has the special care and inspection of the clergy in certain parishes.

Synonyms

  • area dean (in certain Church of England dioceses)

Derived terms

  • rural deanery
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