vicarnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈvɪk.ər/us/ˈvɪk.ɚ/a priest in the Church of England who is in charge of a church and the religious needs of people in a particular area:
We were married by our local vicar.
[ as form of address ] Good evening, Vicar!
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