UNBENEFICED Meaning and
Definition
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Unbeneficed is an adjective that refers to someone who has not been granted or appointed to a benefice. The term "benefice" historically pertains to a church office endowed with an income, particularly in the context of the clergy. In medieval times, benefices were granted to clergy members to provide them with a sustainable source of income. Bishops, priests, and other religious officials often received benefices that came with a specific church position and the accompanying financial support.
Consequently, being unbeneficed suggests that an individual does not hold a specific church office or position, and therefore, does not enjoy the financial benefits that typically come with it. It can imply that one is not affiliated with any particular church congregation or has not been granted a role within the clergy.
The lack of a benefice can have various implications depending on the religious denomination or context under consideration. In some cases, being unbeneficed may indicate a state of transition, such as a clergy member waiting for a new appointment or being in-between assignments. Alternatively, it can indicate a deliberate choice to not seek a benefice, perhaps due to personal beliefs or conflicting views on institutionalized church structures.
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Not enjoying a benefice or church living.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for UNBENEFICED
- ynbeneficed
- hnbeneficed
- jnbeneficed
- inbeneficed
- 8nbeneficed
- 7nbeneficed
- ubbeneficed
- umbeneficed
- ujbeneficed
- uhbeneficed
- unveneficed
- unneneficed
- unheneficed
- ungeneficed
- unbwneficed
- unbsneficed
- unbdneficed
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- unb4neficed
Etymology of UNBENEFICED
The word "unbeneficed" is a combination of the prefix "un-" which means "not" or "lack of", and the word "beneficed".
The term "beneficed" comes from the Old French word "benefice", which is derived from the Latin word "beneficium". In Latin, "beneficium" referred to a favor, gift, or benefit. Over time, the meaning evolved to specifically denote the ecclesiastical practice of bestowing a church living or ecclesiastical office with its accompanying revenue or income.
So, "unbeneficed" essentially means "not having a benefice" or "not holding an ecclesiastical office with its associated income".
Similar spelling words for UNBENEFICED
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