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- [kan-uh n-ree]
- /ˈkæn ən ri/
- /kˈanɒnri/
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- [kan-uh n-ree]
- /ˈkæn ən ri/
Definitions of canonry word
- noun canonry the office, benefice, or status of a canon 3
- noun canonry canons collectively 3
- noun canonry the benefice or position of a canon 3
- noun plural canonry the office or benefice of a canon. 1
- noun canonry The office of a canon; a benefice or prebend in a cathedral or collegiate church. 0
- noun canonry Canons considered as a group. 0
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Origin of canonry
First appearance:
before 1475 One of the 25% oldest English words
First recorded in 1475-85; canon2 + -ry
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Parts of speech for Canonry
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
canonry popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
canonry usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for canonry
noun canonry
- priesthood — the condition or office of a priest.
- conclave — A conclave is a meeting at which the discussions are kept secret. The meeting which is held to elect a new Pope is called a conclave.
- first estate — the first of the three estates: the clergy in France; the Lords Spiritual in England. Compare estate (def 5).
- ecclesiastics — a member of the clergy or other person in religious orders.
- cardinalate — the rank, office, or term of office of a cardinal
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