different between chaplaincy vs chaplain

English

Etymology

chaplain +? -cy

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /?t?æp.l?n.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

English

Etymology

From Middle English chapeleyn, from Old French chapelain, from Medieval Latin, Late Latin cappell?nus, from cappella. Doublet of capelin.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?t?æp.l?n/

Noun

chaplain (plural chaplains)

1. A member of a religious body (often, but not always, of the clergy) officially assigned to give pastoral care at an institution, group, private chapel, etc.
2. A person without religious affiliation who carries out similar duties in a secular context.

Derived terms

• chaplaincy
• college chaplain
• domestic chaplain
• football chaplain
• hospital chaplain
• lay chaplain
• military chaplain
• naval chaplain
• prison chaplain
• school chaplain
• sports chaplain
• street chaplain

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