In the Church of England, the priest of a parish, receiving a salary or stipend but not tithes.

plural of vicarate

The territory for which a vicar is responsible.

plural of vicar

The production of different species due to isolation.

A person who readily turns their coat to suit the times.

(Roman Catholicism) The Pope. / (Christianity, theology, very rare) The Holy Ghost.

(Christianity) An assistant, whether cleric or lay, at an English cathedral, especially in connection with the music.

(Christianity) An official performing the work of an archdeacon under the bishop. / (Christianity) In the English Church, an officer assisting the bishop, the chancellor of the diocese.

(Christianity) Any bishop. / Alternative letter-case form of Vicar of Christ, a title variously granted to the Holy Ghost and to the bishop of Rome.