chaplaincy

English

Etymology

chaplain +‎ -cy

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈtʃæp.lɪn.si/
• Hyphenation: chap‧laincy

Noun

chaplaincy (plural chaplaincies)

1. The role or position of a chaplain.
   • 1860, Emma L. Lafanu, Life of Dr. Orpen:

     He was appointed to the chaplaincy of Colesberg, and undertook its duties without remuneration, till such time as a salary could be procured

   • 1992, R. Cody Phillips, Guide to U.S. Army Museums:

     Background: Established in 1957, the US Army Chaplain Historical Holding chronicles the story of the Army chaplaincy from its inception during the American Revolution to the present.

2. A building, for example on a university campus, catering to people's religious needs.

Translations

office

• Finnish: kappalaisen virka
• French: chapelaincerie f, aumônerie (fr) f
• Malay: kepaderian