oeconomus

noun

oe·​con·​o·​mus
ēˈkänəməs
plural oeconomi
-ˌmī
: a steward or manager of the temporalities of a diocese, college, or religious society

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin, from Greek oikonomos steward

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“Oeconomus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oeconomus. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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